Leadership and power

Leadership does not exist without power. Thus we have to reflect on power in order to lay a theoretical foundation for responsible leadership. This interdisciplinary article collects insights from the disciplines of theology, sociology, and crosscultural management. It provides a concise summary of...

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Main Author: Kessler, V. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2010
In: Koers
Year: 2010, Volume: 75, Issue: 3, Pages: 527-550
Further subjects:B Power Bases
B Intercultural Leadership
B Leadership Ethics
B Abuse Of Power
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