Includes index

Introduction : the nature of leadership -- The nature of managerial work -- Perspectives on effective leadership behavior -- Participative leadership, delegation, and empowerment -- Dyadic role making, attributions, and followership -- Power and influence -- Managerial traits and skills -- Early contingency theories of effective leadership -- Charismatic and transformational leadership -- Leading change in organizations -- Leadership in teams and decision groups -- Strategic leadership by top executives -- Developing leadership skills -- Ethical leadership and diversity -- Overview and integration.