Platow Michael J. (The Australian National University Australia) - The New Psychology Of Leadership Identity Influence And Power - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This groundbreaking book provides a refreshing introduction to the field of leadership and is jam - packed with theoretical and practical insights derived from a wealth of applied scientific research conducted by the authors and their colleagues around the world over the last three decades. It starts from the premise that leadership is never just about leaders. Instead it is about leaders and followers who are joined together as members of a social group that provides them with a sense of shared social identity a sense of "us - ness". In these terms leadership is understood as the process through which leaders work with followers to create represent advance and embed this sense of shared social identity. The new edition of this award - winning book presents a wealth of evidence from historical organizational political and sporting contexts to provide an expanded exploration of these processes of identity leadership in action. In particular it builds upon the success of the first edition by examining the operation of identity leadership in contemporary society and fleshing out practical answers to key organizational and institutional challenges. Drawing on real - world examples and rich data sources this book will appeal to academics researchers and students of psychology business and management as well as to practitioners policy makers and anyone interested in the workings of leadership influence and power.
Title: The New Psychology Of Leadership Identity Influence And Power
Author(s): Platow Michael J. (The Australian National University Australia)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Barcode: 9780815363828
Pages: 266 Pages, 8 Tables, Black And White; 20 Line Drawings, Color; 58 Halftones, Color; 78 Illustrations
Publication Date: 7/1/2020
Category: Groups & Group Theory