Includes bibliographical references (p. 509-550) and indexes.

1. Introduction: The Nature of Leadership. 2. The Nature of Managerial Work. 3. Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior. 4. Specific Behaviors for Managing the Work. 5. Specific Behaviors for Managing Relationships. 6. Participative Leadership and Delegation. 7. Dyadic and Follower-Based Models of Leadership. 8. Sources of Power and Influence. 9. Influence Processes and Managerial Effectiveness. 10. Managerial Traits and Skills. 11. Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership. 12. Charismatic Leadership. 13. Transformational and Cultural Leadership. 14. Leadership in Teams and Self-Managed Groups. 15. Leading Meetings. 16. Strategic Leadership by Top Executives. 17. Leading Change in Organizations. 18. Developing Effective Leaders. 19. Overview and Integration. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Leadership or Managerial Effectiveness. The most comprehensive survey of the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations with practical suggestions for improving leadership skills.