Servant Leadership and Followership: Examining the Impact on Workplace Behavior (Palgrave Studies in Leadership and Followership)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 331959365X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each chapter is relevant and necessary. David Goldberg, Ph.D.). This important book, edited by Crystal J. The book has a scholarly and accessible tone and will benefit those interested in being of service, leadership, spirituality and organizational psychology, among other areas. “There is a pressing need for more enlightened forms of leadership around the world today. Crystal Davis, the editor, looks at the intersection of service and leadership, two relatively new fields that will benefit greatly from this work. Davis, provides research, insights, and the deep thinking of eminent Servant Leadership scholars on the topic of Servant
Providing a deeper understanding of leadership, followership theory, and the follower as servant leader, this book provides employee and follower perspectives of servant leadership in the workplace. Topics discussed include organizational performance, empowerment, competency models, diversity in the workplace, and social roles and stereotypes. The collection brings together both empirical and conceptual research from around the globe to illustrate how the leader is seen through the lens of the follower. With contributions from a range of skilled authors, Servant Leadership and Followership not only provides an overview of servant leadership, but also offers insightful ways for organizations to adapt and progress in line with the shifting moral demands of today’s workplace.