A brand new text that examines the latest thinking in values-based leadership in the public sector. Assuming no prior knowledge, it draws on the experience of the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA to present students with an invaluable account of public sector management and leadership.
A brand new text that examines the latest thinking in values-based leadership in the public sector. Assuming no prior knowledge, it draws on the experience of the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA to present students with an invaluable account of public sector management and leadership.
1. Introduction.- PART I: PROFESSIONS AND VALUES.- 2. Professionalism Theory.- 3. Professional Values and Professional Identity.- 4. Values - a Conceptual Refinement.- PART II: LEADERSHIP IN A VALUE-BASED PERSPECTIVE.- 5. A Theoretical Starting Point for Leadership.- 6. Value-based Leadership.- 7. Leadership and Value Development.- PART III: VALUE-BASED LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE.- 8. Self-leadership.- 9. Team Leadership.- 10. Transformational Leadership.- 11. Value-based Leadership - Some Concluding Reflections.