Book

Description

This book offers a pragmatic and practice-oriented exploration of management and leadership theories, moving beyond abstract models to examine how leadership is enacted in complex and resource-constrained organisational contexts. It bridges theory and practice by linking classical and contemporary leadership concepts to the styles and experiences of prominent global leaders, enabling readers to translate ideas into real-world application. Rather than presenting theories as universally applicable prescriptions, the book critically interrogates their relevance, limitations, and adaptability across diverse institutional and cultural settings. Leadership is reframed not as a fixed set of traits or styles, but as a dynamic and contextual practice shaped by culture, governance structures, and ethical responsibility. Designed for postgraduate and undergraduate students in management studies, the book incorporates self-reflective questions to promote critical thinking and experiential learning. Beyond academia, it is equally valuable to leaders and managers across public, private, and non-profit organisations, as well as politicians, world leaders, academicians, and individuals aspiring to leadership roles who seek to strengthen ethical, effective, and context-responsive leadership practice.