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Many managers in the English-speaking world are seeking an
alternative to the prevailing business model which promotes a
short-term, shareholder-value approach. In this accessible and
highly topical book, Gayle Avery argues that this Anglo/US approach
to capitalism and business is seriously flawed and does not bring
the quality of life to individuals and societies that many people
seek. But what is the alternative and do business leaders have a
different choice? This book demonstrates alternative ways of
leading sustainable organizations. It identifies 19 criteria for
sustainable leadership practices that can be found in globally
successful enterprises such as Allianz, BMW, Munich Reinsurance,
Nokia, Novartis, and Porsche. Sustainable principles include
promoting ethical behavior, long-term thinking and innovation, and
valuing employees and other stakeholders such as the community, the
environment and future generations. The author presents concrete
examples of leadership from 28 interesting case studies to
illustrate the many different ways in which sustainable leadership
principles can be implemented. The book concludes that shifting to
sustainable leadership practices may appear difficult for
enterprises based in the USA, UK and Australia, but is essential
for the long-term survival of these firms. Indeed, several
well-known businesses from these countries have already adopted
sustainable leadership principles, including Colgate-Palmolive,
Continental Airlines, HSBC, IBM, Marriott, Nordstrom and SAS. By
highlighting a dramatically different approach to leadership which
can prove financially, socially and environmentally successful,
this book will have a great appeal to scholars and students with an
interest in leadership, strategy, international management and
organisational studies. It will also be a valuable and practical
aid for managers and consultants looking for new directions and
ways of running their businesses.
Our world is under pressure, with growing inequalities in wealth
and access to food and clean water. We depend too heavily on
polluting fuels and diminishing natural resources. Traditional
cultural practices are being swamped by global popular culture. The
Thai model of sufficiency thinking aims to transform the mindset of
a whole population to achieve the seemingly impossible: enriching
everyone's lives in a truly sustainable way. Innovative management
practices developed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand have
been applied across Thailand in agriculture, education, business,
government and community organisations for over two decades. In
this book, chapters written by eminent Thai scholars explain
sufficiency thinking and review its implementation in different
sectors including community development, business, agriculture,
health care, schools, and even in prisons. Is Thailand unique in
having discovered the holy grail of a more responsible form of
capitalism? No, it is not, but it is the first country whose
government has adopted this kind of thinking as national policy.
'...we obviously need to revise dramatically our thinking about the
outlines of a just economy and a decent society in which everyone
can lead dignified lives. Sufficiency Thinking provides creative
approaches to this quandary and this important volume is a
brilliant addition to the growing literature critical of mainstream
business-as-usual ideology.' - John Komlos, Professor Emeritus,
University of Munich
Many managers in the English-speaking world are seeking an
alternative to the prevailing business model which promotes a
short-term, shareholder-value approach. In this accessible and
highly topical book, Gayle Avery argues that this Anglo/US approach
to capitalism and business is seriously flawed and does not bring
the quality of life to individuals and societies that many people
seek. But what is the alternative and do business leaders have a
different choice? This book demonstrates alternative ways of
leading sustainable organizations. It identifies 19 criteria for
sustainable leadership practices that can be found in globally
successful enterprises such as Allianz, BMW, Munich Reinsurance,
Nokia, Novartis, and Porsche. Sustainable principles include
promoting ethical behavior, long-term thinking and innovation, and
valuing employees and other stakeholders such as the community, the
environment and future generations. The author presents concrete
examples of leadership from 28 interesting case studies to
illustrate the many different ways in which sustainable leadership
principles can be implemented. The book concludes that shifting to
sustainable leadership practices may appear difficult for
enterprises based in the USA, UK and Australia, but is essential
for the long-term survival of these firms. Indeed, several
well-known businesses from these countries have already adopted
sustainable leadership principles, including Colgate-Palmolive,
Continental Airlines, HSBC, IBM, Marriott, Nordstrom and SAS. By
highlighting a dramatically different approach to leadership which
can prove financially, socially and environmentally successful,
this book will have a great appeal to scholars and students with an
interest in leadership, strategy, international management and
organisational studies. It will also be a valuable and practical
aid for managers and consultants looking for new directions and
ways of running their businesses.
Are current concepts of leadership appropriate for today's
organizations? What will tomorrow's leadership need to be like? Is
there a best approach to leadership? With a huge range of
definitions and theories of leadership available, the field has
become confusing for both students and practitioners alike. This
text provides a framework for making sense of the field. In Part
One, Gayle C Avery integrates a fragmented field into four broad
paradigms or forms of leadership, helping to simplify and clarify
the ill-defined field of leadership. The second part provides 10
case studies from leading organizations across Europe, Australia
and the United States to illustrate how diverse leadership can be
in successful organizations. At the end of each case, specific
questions guide the reader in interpreting and analyzing the cases,
connecting them to the leadership frameworks and theories in Part
One. Written in simple language, Understanding Leadership can be
used by readers with no prior knowledge of leadership. With its
overview of major theories in the field and presentation of a
simple and effective framework for analyzing these theories, the
book will be essential reading for advanced undergraduate and MBA
students. Avery has devised a set of powerpoint slides to accompany
the book and support lecturers. They are available to view under
Sample Materials and Chapters or under Links and Resources
Are current concepts of leadership appropriate for today's
organizations? What will tomorrow's leadership need to be like? Is
there a best approach to leadership? With a huge range of
definitions and theories of leadership available, the field has
become confusing for both students and practitioners alike. This
text provides a framework for making sense of the field. In Part
One, Gayle C Avery integrates a fragmented field into four broad
paradigms or forms of leadership, helping to simplify and clarify
the ill-defined field of leadership. The second part provides 10
case studies from leading organizations across Europe, Australia
and the United States to illustrate how diverse leadership can be
in successful organizations. At the end of each case, specific
questions guide the reader in interpreting and analyzing the cases,
connecting them to the leadership frameworks and theories in Part
One. Written in simple language, Understanding Leadership can be
used by readers with no prior knowledge of leadership. With its
overview of major theories in the field and presentation of a
simple and effective framework for analyzing these theories, the
book will be essential reading for advanced undergraduate and MBA
students. Avery has devised a set of powerpoint slides to accompany
the book and support lecturers. They are available to view under
Sample Materials and Chapters or under Links and Resources
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