Kris Cole

Leadership & Management: Theory & Practice, 8e presents the current theory, research and practical application of management and leadership concepts in everyday language and in a context that makes it easy to understand. You will learn models and frameworks that you can use in leadership and management situations, as well as leading-edge information about the science and art of management that you can put into practice in your own way. This market-leading textbook provides you with rigorous information while balancing the key topics with a practical approach, through real-life case studies, examples and problem-solving techniques. The text addresses a comprehensive range of industry types and identifies the transferable skills of leaders and managers. This is a resource for your professional reference library that you will refer to for many years to come.

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