Download or read book Writers on Leadership written by John Van Maurik and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2001-04-05 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theory and practice of leadership is one of business's most exhaustively examined and written about subjects. Given the range and breadth of material on the subject, John van Maurik's book will come as a welcome introduction for both business people and students. In this clear and concise overview, van Maurik examines the main stages of development in leadership this century and analyses the contribution made by the key writers, academics and practitioners. This book will provide an invaluable compendium for all those who wish to study leadership, and those who wish to put the theory into practice.