A firm can either subject its workers to strict rules and regulations or grant them independence. If independent, they can make entrenchment-investments which will not only raise their productivity but also make the firm depend on their cooperation. However, in contrast to a standard holdup...

Leadership expert Dennis N.T. Perkins reveals how Shackleton's vision, actions, and philosophy of leadership provide a compass to executives and managers in today's climate of fierce competition, economic uncertainty, and constant change

`This is one of very few texts to give recognition to the difficulties in large institutions and to give practical advice about the degree to which collegiality can be built into strategic planning. The authors provide an overview of all aspects of leadership within education, giving ample...

Intro -- Global Leaders for the Twenty - First Century -- Contents -- PREFACE -- 1. A New Century Requires New Types of Leaders -- 2. Attributes and Competencies of theTwenty-First Century Global Leader -- 3. John Chambers: Leading Cisco Systems,the World's Largest Company -- 4. Ricardo Semler:...

One of the keys to becoming a true leader is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence quotient (or EQ) encompasses qualities that go beyond general intellectual intelligence and technical competency. EQ includes self-awareness, self-control, self-confidence, motivation, empathy, and...