The current state of leadership training and development is summarised, as well as the three phases through which leadership theory and practice have passed (trait, behavioural and situational phases). Then weaknesses of these three approaches to leadership are highlighted, along with what seems...

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Organizational behavior and leadership -- What is organizational behavior? -- Leadership : core concepts -- Understanding individuals in organizations -- Individual differences -- Attitudes and job satisfaction -- Perception -- Individual...