Alexandria University is a public research university in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1938. It is now the second largest university in Egypt.

AU Executive MBA Leadership notes

Chapter 1: The Nature and Importance of Leadership.
The introductory chapter has several important purposes. Readers are given a detailed description of the meaning of leadership. Although most readers have studied something about leadership, most can benefit from a refresher and an update. Another important purpose of the chapter is to explain the various leadership (not management) roles and the various rewards and frustrations contained in those roles. This chapter also presents a framework and model for understanding leadership and explains how leadership skills are developed. Sections about the development of leadership skills and followership are also included.

CHAPTER 2: Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders
The purpose of this chapter is to present a comprehensive description of the personal qualities of leaders. Such a presentation does not imply that the trait theory is more valid or important than other explanations of leadership. Nevertheless, “having the right stuff” contributes to leadership effectiveness in many situations.

CHAPTER 3: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
The purpose of this chapter is to help the reader understand the nature of charismatic and transformational leadership. Although the two forms of leadership overlap, they are treated separately here because the study of charismatic leadership focuses so heavily on personal traits. The legitimacy of either of these forms of leadership as a separate entity has been challenged. Nevertheless, studying charismatic and transformational leadership represents an important current thrust in understanding the leader’s role.

CHAPTER 4: Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles
The purpose of this chapter is to provide the reader with an understanding of basic leadership behavior and attitudes, as well as styles. Some of the information goes back to classic studies conducted in the 1950s and 1960s, and some is recent. Several other topics are featured: servant leadership, and how leaders use 360-degree feedback to fine-tune their behaviors, entrepreneurial leadership styles, and gender differences in leadership

CHAPTER 5: Contingency and Situational Leadership
After studying this chapter, the reader should have an accurate understanding of contingency theories of leadership. Although the array of contingency and situational theories may baffle the reader at first, a closer look shows that all but the executive suite and crisis leadership theories are related. for example, the familiar tasks versus relationships dimensions run through several of the theories.

CHAPTER 6: Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility
The purpose of this chapter is to examine important issues about leadership ethics and social responsibility. The focus is on leaders rather than on a general treatment of business ethics, and includes a summary of the theory of ethics. Skill building is also incorporated into this chapter.

CHAPTER 7: Power, Politics, and Leadership
The purpose of this chapter is to provide readers with new insights into power and politics so that they can make better use of power and politics and thus lead others effectively. Chapter 8 is a continuation of this topic, but with a description of various influence tactics.

CHAPTER 8: Influence Tactics of Leaders
The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize the reader with a wide range of influence tactics that he or she may need to persuade others. A secondary purpose is to sensitize the reader to the difference between ethical and unethical influence tactics.

CHAPTER 9: Developing Teamwork
The purpose of this chapter is to provide the reader with specific information about how to develop teamwork. Such information is vital in an era that glorifies the importance of teamwork.

CHAPTER 10: Motivation and Coaching Skills
The purpose of this chapter is to provide the reader with specific ideas for motivating and coaching group members. A leader is supposed to be able to inspire people. Nevertheless, influencing others through specific motivation techniques and coaching is also necessary. Instead of this being a chapter about motivation theories in general, we focus on several approaches to motivation that can readily be converted into leadership skills.

CHAPTER 11: Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
The purpose of this chapter is to provide readers with the knowledge to develop many of the communication skills necessary for effective leadership. A secondary purpose is to explain the basics of how leaders resolve conflict including the use of negotiation. Even though all aspects of communication contribute to managerial and leadership effectiveness, we focus on the communication topics that are most relevant for leaders.

CHAPTER 12: Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership
The purpose of this chapter is to assist readers in developing the creative problem-solving approach required to be an effective leader.

CHAPTER 15: Leadership Development and Succession
The primary purpose of this chapter is to help readers understand the nature of leadership development and succession, including the need for continuous learning. Many of the ideas in the chapter can be applied to the reader for personal development as a leader.

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