Leadership Regional and Global Perspectives

Whether leading a small team or a multinational corporation, within the public or private sector, a thorough understanding of the theory and best practice of leadership is essential. Leadership: Regional and Global Perspectives provides a fresh approach to leading in contemporary business environments. The theory component is complemented by a focus on strategic application. Each chapter features case studies highlighting the practical application of key concepts by organisational leaders in the Australasian region. Case studies at the end of each chapter provide a more nuanced analysis of the theory, while accompanying questions encourage students to think critically. Learning is further supported through the inclusion of learning objectives, key terms, further readings and review questions. An extensive bank of web resources is available to lecturers to support their teaching. Written by an expert team of academics from across Australia, Leadership gives students the tools they need to navigate their leadership journey.

1. Introduction; 2. Theories of leadership; 3. Styles of leadership; 4. Ethics, values and responsible leadership; 5. Followership; 6. Cross-cultural leadership; 7 Creating organisational culture; 8. Power, politics and influence; 9. Communication and conflict resolution; 10. Leading teams, coaching and mentoring; 11. Leading change; 12. Strategic leadership and succession planning; 13. Evaluating leadership performance and leadership development; 14. Creativity, innovation and leadership; 15. Leadership and decision making.

Nuttawuth Muenjohn is a researcher and educator at the School of Management, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). His research focuses on Leadership, International Management and Cross Cultural issues in Management. His continuing commitment to research has been achieved through various research collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region such as China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India and Australia. His research works have been published with top international publishers and in high quality journals. Nuttawuth was a recipient of the RMIT College of Business for Best Research Supervisor Award in 2015 and 2013. His Ph.D. students have received multiple awards, scholarships, grants and funding. He has been invited to present his research works at Australian and overseas universities and invited by top journals and international conferences to serve as editorial member, track chair, sessional chair, organising member and referee.
Adela McMurray, Director of the College of Business Doctoral Training Centre at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, has extensive experience in public and private sectors and has published over 120 refereed publications. Her research is widely recognised and she is the recipient of four prestigious Australian Research Council grants, including various other grants totalling over $2.5million. Adela has twice Chaired the USA Academy of Management's International Theme Committee, is assistant editor of the Journal of Management History, and is a member of numerous Editorial Advisory Boards. Adela's research expertise addresses: cultural diversity, workplace innovation, organisational culture and climate. She has won numerous excellence awards for international leadership roles, teaching, research and supervision.
Mario Fernando, Ph.D. is Professor of Management in the School of Management, Operations and Marketing at University of Wollongong, New South Wales. His research published in high-impac