The Art and Science of Leadership, Global Edition, 7th Edition

The Art and Science of Leadership is intended for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership. It is also suitable for any leader, or potential leader, who wants better decision making capability, more satisfied employees, better quality products and services, and more satisfied constituencies and customers.

Nahavandi’s text has an application emphasis with a cross cultural perspective on leadership.

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how:

• Encourage Students to Apply Theory to Their Own Development: Strong theoretical coverage and cutting-edge research is presented.
• Cross Cultural Focus: A cross-cultural, racial, and gender-based analyses of leadership is presented.¿
• Keep your Course Current and Relevant: New examples, exercises, and research findings appear throughout the text.

Table of Contents

Part I Building Blocks
Chapter 1 Definition and Significance of Leadership
Chapter 2 The Global and Cultural Contexts
Chapter 3 The Foundations of Modern Leadership
Chapter 4 Individual Differences and Traits
Chapter 5 Power
Part II Contemporary Concepts
Chapter 6 Current Era in Leadership
Chapter 7 Other Leadership Perspectives
Part III Leading
Chapter 8 Leading Teams
Chapter 9 Leading Change
Chapter 10 Developing Leaders