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Author Cooper, David J. (David John), 1950-

Title Leadership for follower commitment / David J. Cooper
Published Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 204 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction, rationale, national and international environmental analysis; Managers and Leaders; Leadership and employee commitment; Learning from action; Employee commitment and leadership theory revisited
Summary This text challenges management to adopt an approach that is conducive to improved employer/employee relations, and that will enhance the organizations ability to learn and compete within a knowledge-based economy. Practical measures and behaviour viewed as appropriate in an industrial, commercial, and public sector setting are discussed, analysed, and offered as good practice. Leadership for Follower Commitment provides: *research based case studies *a linking of theory, research, and practical managerial experience *an emphasis on psychological forces, employee motivation and perceptions of management action This text is invaluable to students studying Organizational Behaviour, Business (Occupational) Psychology, Human Resource Management, and Human Resource Development at both undergraduate and MSc/MBA level. It is central to Professional / executive development courses. * Enables tutors to concentrate on the recognized and current key dynamics of the leader/worker relationship * Provides a critical examination of the association between leadership and commitment * Issues that stimulate classroom debate and personal reflection are highlighted in the conclusions of each chapter
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Leadership.
Employee morale.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Organizational Behavior.
Employee morale
Leadership
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0585459703
9780585459707
9780080496054
0080496059
1280671548
9781280671548
9786613648471
6613648477