Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development [Paperback]

Robert N. Lussier (Author), Christopher F. Achua (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0324155565 | ISBN-13: 978-0324155563 | Publication Date: July 2, 2003 | Edition: 2

This text employs a unique three-pronged approach of theory, application, and skill development to create the most practical leadership book on the market. It covers all of the traditional theory along with cutting-edge leadership topics. Applications develop critical thinking skills about the concepts. Proven skill-building exercises foster leadership skills that can be used in professional and personal lives. This three-pronged approach offers the greatest variety of learning material to meet each learner's unique needs.

Editorial Reviews

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"The content is comprehensive and well-organized. I believe the topics are organized in a nice "stair-stepping" method so that each topic builds upon the previous. The first several chapters dealing with the "individual" as a leader are clear and concise. The chapters take an in-depth look at leaders and what it entails to be a leader--but it is done in an easy-to-read manner."

"I appreciate the amount and application of leadership theories. This book contains the best balance between theory and practice, and ties them together nicely." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Robert N. Lussier is Professor of Management at Springfield College. Having taught management for more than 25 years, he has developed innovative and widely copied methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used both personally and professionally. He served as founding director of Israel Programs and taught courses in Israel. His international experience also stretches to Namibia and South Africa. A prolific writer, Dr. Lussier has more than 290 publications to his credit, including articles published in ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOURNAL, BUSINESS HORIZONS, BUSINESS JOURNAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL EXECUTIVE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE, JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP, JOURNAL OF BUSINESS STRATEGIES, JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGY, SAM ADVANCED MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, and others. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, two master's degrees in business and education from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven.

Christopher F. Achua is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. He is also director of the university's Small Business Institute, a program that focuses on developing leadership and entrepreneurship skills among graduating seniors as part of their seminar experience. Dr. Achua has been teaching leadership and other management courses for more than a decade, and he has an active scholarship record of presenting papers at regional and national conferences. A consultant to a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, Achua also serves on several boards and currently chairs the Mountain Empire Regional Business Incubator board of directors. He received his undergraduate degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; his MBA from the University of South Dakota; and his doctorate from the United States International University in San Diego, Calif.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 2 edition (July 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324155565
• ISBN-13: 978-0324155563
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #699,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ok book on Leadership, August 11, 2009

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This review is from: Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development (with Bind-In InfoTrac Printed Access Card) (Paperback)

This book does a pretty good job on describing what leadership is and what it is composed of. This was a text book for one of my classes but I was still able to enjoy it apart from the work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership theory, August 5, 2007

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A must have for any university student. I got an A for this course.. it was great.

2.0 out of 5 stars Acceptable, January 4, 2012

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This was the first time I bought a book that was listed as "Acceptable." The book came in three pieces. I had to tape and glue it back together. It may have been because it was only in a USPS envelope and not protected enough.