Chapter 1 Introduction: The Nature of Leadership
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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Understand the different ways leadership has been defined.
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Understand the controversy about differences between leadership and management.
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Understand why it is so difficult to assess leadership effectiveness.
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Understand the different indicators used to assess leadership effectiveness.
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Understand what aspects of leadership have been studied the most during the past 50 years.
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Understand the organization of this book.
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