Leadership: Theory and Practice (8th Edition)
Adopted at more than 1,600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 13 different languages, Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse remains the gold standard for leadership education. This market-leading text successfully bridges the gap between scholarly research and practical application, providing an academically robust account of major leadership theories and models with a clear emphasis on how they inform real-world practice.
The Eighth Edition has been fully updated to reflect the evolving landscape of leadership studies. A significant addition is a new chapter on Followership, which examines the essential role followers play in the leadership process and identifies the characteristics of both effective and ineffective followers. Additionally, this edition introduces a new Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire and expanded coverage on the “dark side” of leadership and destructive leadership behaviors.
Peter G. Northouse utilizes a consistent structure for every chapter, enabling readers to easily compare and contrast different theories. To deepen personal understanding and professional development, the book includes diverse case studies and self-assessment questionnaires that provide practical examples and opportunities for self-reflection.
Book Details
- Title: Leadership: Theory and Practice
- Author: Peter G. Northouse
- Edition: 8th Edition
- Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Publication Date: March 16, 2018
- ISBN-10: 1506362311
- ISBN-13: 978-1506362311