Why are we attracted to leaders? Does this attraction have universal origins or is it culture-bound? Why and how are certain concepts and myths regarding leaders generated?
Analyzing the psychology of followers, this unique book explores these important questions. Micha Popper expertly offers new and surprising insights regarding the leadership phenomenon whilst providing relevant examples. This inspiring book posits that followers are the key to understanding the leadership phenomenon.
It analyzes leader-follower dynamics in social and organizational settings and in politics which will strongly appeal to students of social psychology, sociology, management and political sciences. The book provides examples and in-depth analyses of 'the psychology of followership in everyday life' and will therefore prove invaluable for managers. A special emphasis is given to leader-follower dynamics at various levels of organizational life.
Contents: Introduction 1. Another Book About Leadership? 2. Leadership as a Psychological Phenomenon 3.
Fictionalization of Leadership 4. The Big Picture Conclusion References Index
| ISBN: | 9781781007112 |
| Publication date: | 30th July 2013 |
| Author: | Micha Popper |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 168 pages |
| Series: | New Horizons in Leadership Studies series |
| Genres: |
Management: leadership and motivation Organizational theory and behaviour |
Why are we attracted to leaders? Does this attraction have universal origins or is it culture-bound?
Fact and Fantasy about Leadership features in the following genres: Management: leadership and motivation, Organizational theory and behaviour
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Fact and Fantasy about Leadership was written by Micha Popper and published by Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Fact and Fantasy about Leadership has 168 pages
Yes it is part of New Horizons in Leadership Studies series series