Leadership and Communication

This book deals with the concepts of leadership and communication in business organizations, initially on a general level and then in detail through an analysis of specific cases. First the book provides a contextual framework to explain the role and importance of the topic. The foundation is provided by selected behavioural and situational theories. Then 15 different leadership models and their respective communication strategies are specified. The interaction of leadership and communication is examined explaining organizational communication and its tools. In the third part the book looks in detail at the glass, textile and confection industries. It examines the relationship between socio-demographic variables of employees, leadership types and communication styles and systems of managers in these sectors. The results of this study provide researchers and professionals with a number of suggestions for more effective organizational communication and better leadership practice.

Presents a comprehensive framework for leadership and organizational communication Details a wide selection of leadership approaches Examines in detail the empirical findings in specific industries

Autorentext
Sinan Unsar is Associate Professor for Business Administration at Trakya University in Edirne, Turkey. His fields of interest are in human resources, management and organizational behavior. He is a member of the International Group on Governance Fraud Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Leadership.- Communication.- Leadership and Organizational Communication: A Study in Glass, Textile and Other Sectors.- Discussion Results and Suggestions.