`This book examines the major theories of leadership systematically....Each chapter maintains the clear and easy-to-understand style that makes this book readable and appropriate for courses in a variety of disciplines′ - Contemporary Psychology

`I can recommend the book as a good textbook about leadership, especially for undergraduates′ - Organization Studies

The Second Edition of this popular text provides a description and analysis of a wide variety of different theoretical approaches to leadership. The book contains the same user-friendly, chapter-consistent format, with each chapter examining a specific leadership approach, including a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

The new edition includes comprehensive updates and additions incorporating recent advances in the field, as well as suggestions from over 250 colleges and universities where the original edition was adopted.