Role of Leadership in Management Excellence

The book consists of 8 chapters. Chapter 1 consists of Introduction. Chapter 2 consists of Some Key Characteristics Of Leadership and include: Introduction; Role Of Self-Confidence And Assertiveness In Leadership, which covers topics, such as: introductionl, ihe difference between leadership and dominance. assertiveness vs. aggressiveness, the importance of being assertive; and assertiveness and self-confidence methods and techniques; and The Power Of Persuasion In Leadership, which covers topics, such as introduction, power of persuation at workplace. Chapter 3 consists of Management Styles Vs. Leadership Taxonomy and includes: Introduction; Types And Styles Of Managers, which covers topics, such as introduction, task-oriented managers, people-oriented managers, the related style of manager, the separated style of manager, the dedicated style of manager, and the integrated style of manager; and Taxonomies On Leadership. Chapter 4 consists of Choosing An Effective Leadership Style and includes: Introduction; Leadership And Voluntary Cooperation; What Is Leadership Style; Six Leadership Styles; and Choosing The Right Style Of Leadership. Chapter 5 consists of Quality Of Leadership and includes: Some Qualities That Make A Great Leader, which covers topics, such as: honesty, confidence, communication, ability to delegate, sense of humour, intuition, and ability to inspire; Some Special Attributes Of Effective Leadership; Leadership-Management Mix. And The Leadership Compact: Commitment To The Organization. Chapter 6 consists of Practical Guidelines Toward Persistent Leadership and include Introduction; How Do I Get People To Do A Job; Why Should I Ask Them; What Do I Tell Them; How Do I Build An Active Team; How Can I Keep People Motivated; and How To Win Cooperation Of Subordinates?Chapter 7 consists of Leadership Vs. Impact Of Human Interaction and include: Introduction; Individual And Organization; Group Dynamics Concepts In Organizations and cover topics, such as understanding of group dynamics, group behaviour, effective groups, formation of formal groups, team building concepts, essential elements of team building, developing an effective team, why team formation is needed; productive team approach to effective leadership; Role Of; Motivation In Leadership Role; and Role Of Effective Communication In Leadership Role, which cover topics, such as introduction and some guidelines for good communication. Chapter 8 consists of Some Current Successful Practices And Future Trends In Leadership Impact On Human Interaction and includes: Introduction; Open Door Policy, Team Work And Consensus In The Development Of Human Resources; Shared Responsibility And Joint Problem Solving Approach In Group Development; Freedom From Self-Imposed Crisis And Encouraging Creativity; Superior Leadership: Developing A Strategic Vision; Removal Of Excessive Bureaucracy And Redtapism; Best Practices In Workforce Performance Management Through Turning Human Resources Into A Powerful Strategic Driver; and Chapter 8 References And Recommended Reading. Chapter 9 consists of Islamic Perspective On Leadership Role and includes: Introduction; The Concept Of Leadership In Islam, which covers: introduction, responsibilities of islamic leadership, rights of the leader, and rights of the followers; Personality Development An Important Requisite For Good Leadership; Personal Qualities Of A Good Leader; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 10 consists of Summay and Conclusion. The book is supported with a comprehensive bibliography.