Leadership is
an integral component of the human experience and of practical
importance to all. For nearly 25 years, the multiple editions of Hackman
and Johnson's outstanding work have been the backbone of leadership
courses at hundreds of colleges and universities. The authors extend
this tradition of excellence in the Sixth Edition, which continues to
serve as a valuable catalyst for generating new insights, debating
controversial issues, and contributing to the ongoing dialogue on
leading and following.
Hackman and Johnson illuminate our
understanding of leadership by approaching it as a communication-based
activity. They artfully balance research and theory with practical,
real-world suggestions for improving communication competence and
leadership effectiveness in small-group, organizational, and public
contexts. The comprehensive Sixth Edition adds discussions of
organizational politics, project leadership, executive-level teams,
adaptive leadership, intergroup leadership, sensemaking, and in-extremis
leadership. Readers will also appreciate the expanded treatment of bad
leadership, emotional competencies, followership styles, charisma,
leader development, crisis leadership, and virtual team leadership. Case
studies cover such timely issues as the pink slime controversy, the
legacy of Steve Jobs, banning super-sized soft drinks, the scandal at
Penn State University, and the Miracle on the Hudson.
Abundant examples, case studies,
self-assessments, and research highlights enhance the presentation.
Moreover, wide-ranging application exercises offer multiple
opportunities for readers to review and apply the skills covered in the
chapters.