Globalisation and Leadership in Africa (eBook)

Developments and Challenges for the Future

Okechukwu Ethelbert Amah (Autor)

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2018
XV, 123 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-98764-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Focusing on both pre-colonial and post-colonial eras, this book aims to cultivate a greater understanding of globalisation processes in the context of leadership behaviour in Africa. Analysing empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks, the author evaluates the role of leaders in the failure of African globalisation and seeks to propose an initiative for change. As emphasis shifts from world control to regional and sub-regional control, the new face of globalisation offers an opportunity for Africa to grow and develop with a new leadership perspective. Presenting servant leadership as a solution to Africa's global failures, this timely book explores the challenges of governance, resource management and regionalisation, and will be of value to anyone interested in the development of Africa as a continent.

Okechukwu Ethelbert Amah is a member of Faculty in the Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Department of Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University, Nigeria. Having previously studied business administration and petroleum engineering, he has published many internationally referred papers and case studies. Prior to joining academia, Okechukwu worked for 31 years in a multinational oil company where he held various managerial positions 

Inhalt

Preface 6
Contents 8
List of Acronyms 10
List of Figures 12
List of Tables 13
Chapter 1: Introduction: Globalisation, Development, and Leadership 14
Introduction 14
Conclusion 21
Organisation of the Book 22
References 23
Chapter 2: The Origin and Development of Globalisation in the World 24
Origin and Definition of Globalisation 24
Effects of Globalisation in Africa 26
The Link Between Globalisation and Development in Africa 31
What Is Responsible for the Underperformance of Globalisation in the African Region? 33
Conclusion 35
References 36
Chapter 3: Current World Events That Are Threatening the Globalisation Process 37
Introduction 37
International Intergovernmental Organisations: WTO and GATT 38
International Intergovernmental Organisations: IMF and WB 40
Regional and Sub-regional Organisations 43
Conclusion 46
References 52
Chapter 4: The New Face of Globalisation 53
Introduction 53
The New Face of Globalisation 54
Conclusion 61
References 66
Chapter 5: African Leadership Process in the Development of Globalisation 67
Introduction 68
Leadership Mind-Set 69
Evolution of Leadership Theory 71
Precolonial Leadership Structure in Africa 73
Postcolonial Leadership Structure in Africa 75
Characteristics of Postcolonial Africa 79
Conclusion 82
References 85
Chapter 6: The New Face of Globalisation: Effects on Leadership in Africa 87
Introduction 87
Value-Based Leadership Styles (VBL) 93
Authentic Leadership Style 95
Transformational Leadership Style 97
Conclusion 99
References 100
Chapter 7: Servant Leadership: A Solution to Leadership Challenges in Africa 102
Introduction 102
Business Case for Servant Leadership 103
Servant Leadership: Meaning and History 106
Empirical Results: Antecedents and Outcomes of Servant Leadership 110
Conclusion 111
References 113
Chapter 8: African Governance Structure: Institutionalizing Servant Leadership Behaviour 115
Introduction 115
The Choice of Governance System 117
Electoral Processes 118
True Autonomy for the Tiers of Governance: A Prelude to Installing Checks and Balances in Governance 121
Delivering the Citizens from the Spirit of Apathy in Governance 122
Change in Leadership Mind-Set 125
Conclusion 125
References 128
Index 129

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.9.2018
• Zusatzinfo: XV, 123 p. 10 illus.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Governance structure • HRM • Leadership Style • Regionalisation • Servant Leadership
• ISBN-10: 3-319-98764-X / 331998764X
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-98764-4 / 9783319987644