The classical ideal of the leader. Plato. Thomas Aquinas. Conclusion : fictions and implicit theories -- The classical ideal in republics. Aristotle. Niccolo Machiavelli. James Harrington. The implicit theories of the classical republicans : toward a new implicit theory and a new fiction -- A...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Anatomy of Partnerships -- Part I Qualities of Business Relationships -- Chapter 3 Managing Teams -- Chapter 4 Communication -- Chapter 5 Managing Relationships -- Chapter 6 Management of Resources -- Chapter...

It is my great pleasure to serve as a specialissue editor for this issue of The Journal ofManagement History in ManagementDecision. The historical context in whichmanagerial theory and practice have evolvedis too often overlooked. Academics,researchers and practitioners tend to forgetthe past,...

The management of expatriates: contemporary developments andfuture challengesThe rapid growth of international business at a time when many multinationalcompanies (MNCs) are under increasing cost pressures has led theseorganisations to take a much closer look at their expatriation policies...

Intro -- Why Seek Assessment, Challenge, and Support? -- Assessment -- When is Assessment Necessary? -- Assessing Yourself and Your Situation -- What Assessment Tells You -- Challenge -- Challenge and Development -- How to Add Challenge -- Support -- Increasing Support to Manage Challenges --...