LEAD, Leadership Effectiveness in Africa and the African Diaspora / [edited by] Terri R. Lituchy, Bella L. Galperin, Betty Jane Punnett.

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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York : Palgrave Macmillan, [2017]
Description
xxiii, 255 pages ; 21 cm.

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    Series
    Palgrave studies in African leadership [More in this series]
    Summary note
    This book considers the new business environment of modern-day Africa, addressing how management styles must adapt to societal changes across the continent. As investment in the continent grows and African businesses begin to look beyond their own borders, there comes a real need to understand leadership from an Afro-centric perspective. This book explores the similarities and differences across African countries, compares them with other regions, and identifies particular cultural realities that managers must consider in order to be successful in the new business environment of modern Africa. Building on their Leadership Effectiveness in Africa and the African Diaspora (LEAD) research project, the authors provide an empirical understanding of African leadership styles and how businesses can harness these more effectively. Drawing on the African Diaspora's values, beliefs, and preferences, as well as anecdotal material from African academics and managers, this book grants a realistic view of leadership in various African countries including Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • Africa: open for business / Betty J. Punnett
    • A cultural perspective of Africa / Terri R. Lituchy and James Michaud
    • Leadership style and qualities in Africa: a literature review / Bella L. Galperin and Sharath C. Alamuri
    • The LEAD research project: an introduction / Terri R. Lituchy
    • Leadership in Egypt / Elham Metwally and Betty Jane Punnett
    • Leadership in Ghana / Felicity Asiedu-Appiah, Ahmed Agyapong, and Terri R. Lituchy
    • Leadership in Nigeria / Adedoyin Rasaq Hassan and Terri R. Lituchy
    • Leadership in Kenya / Thomas Anyaje Senaji and Bella L. Galperin
    • Leadership in Uganda / Vincent Bagire, Dezieust Begumisa, and Betty Jane Punnett
    • Leadership in Tanzania / Lemayon L. Melyoki an dBella L. Galperin
    • Leadership in South Africa / Liezel Lues, Ebeen van Zyl, and Terri R. Lituchy
    • Leadership in Ethiopia / Adeba Beyene Mengistu and Terri R. Lituchy
    • Leadership in the African Diaspora / Bella L. Galperin
    • Women and leadership in Africa / Betty Jane Punnett and Lisa N. Clarke
    • The new frontier in the birthplace of mankind: some conluscion and future directions / Bella L. Galperin, Terri R. Lituchy and Betty Jane Punnett.
    Other title(s)
    Leadership effectiveness in Africa and the African diaspora
    ISBN
    • 1137591196 ((hbk))
    • 9781137591197 ((hbk))
    • 1137591218
    • 9781137591210
    LCCN
    2016956232
    OCLC
    968831751
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