Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills
- ISBN-10
- 1285866363
- ISBN-13
- 9781285866369
- Series
- Leadership
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 560
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Author
- Andrew J. DuBrin
Description
The eighth edition of LEADERSHIP provides an ideal balance of essential theory and real-world applications, perfect for instructors who take a practical, skill-building approach to teaching leadership. The text is a blend of description, skill development, insight development, and prescription. Andrew DuBrin, a highly respected author and consultant, incorporates the latest research on leadership and current business practices from academic journals and popular periodicals. The text provides students with a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders they can relate to and reinforcing their knowledge with frequent skill-building activities. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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