Of the many books written about leadership, few move beyond conventional accounts of theory, or truly scrutinise the leadership agenda. However, this exciting book sets a new agenda for the interpretation of leadership and development. Including contributions from some of the most distinctive leaders in the field, it considers the newest themes to come out of the leadership debate. Topics covered * leadership and integrity* learning leadership* career individualization* leadership development in the public sector. One of the first books to systematically link leadership and management, this distinctive and challenging text examines leadership in the context of career development. It critically assesses the more conventional training and development available to managers, and in doing so equips readers with the analytical perspectives and tools needed to understand the significance of leadership in contemporary organizations.
John Storey Books
This author focuses on cultural studies, exploring how culture shapes our lives. Their work delves deeply into understanding societal forces and their impact. They critically analyze contemporary culture and its effects on society. Their approach is scholarly and analytical.






Human Resource Management: A Strategic Introduction
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Building on the success of the first edition, Christopher Mabey and Graeme Salaman are joined by John Storey in producing an even more comprehensive and thoroughly revised textbook. This volume engages with the essential themes and emergent ideas in strategic human resource management. There is increasing self-confidence about the potential benefit of intangible assets, notably human resources, contributing to the success of organizations. This revised text examines such claims in considerable depth and draws conclusions about the role of strategic HRM at the dawn of the new millennium. A distinctive strength of this volume is that it is a Set Book for one of the largest MBA programmes in Europe. It is a benchmark text for all advanced undergraduate and postgraduate level students of HRM, personnel management and change management. Human Resource Management: A Strategic Introduction covers the following areas: SHRM: A New Way of Managing? Managing Performance Managing Structures and Employment Relationships Managing Learning Managing Change Managing Meaning
Strategic Human Resource Management
A Reader (Published in Association with The Open University)
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The emergence of the resource-based view of the firm has meant that, increasingly, issues in human resource management occupy a central place in the agenda of management and strategy. This textbook brings together outstanding contributions from some of the leading thinkers in contemporary management to consider a range of debates around: the morality and ethics of management; the consumer culture; the influence of the service ethic and Total Quality Management; flexible working, new organizational forms and networks; and knowledge creation and the impact of technology.
In this new edition of his widely adopted Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction , John Storey has extensively revised the text throughout. Like previous editions, the book presents a clear and critical survey of competing theories of, and various approaches to, popular culture.New to this edition:Extensively revised, rewritten, and updatedImproved and expanded content throughout including a new chapter on psychoanalysis and a new section on post-Marxism and the global postmodernCloser explicit links to the new edition companion reader Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: A Reader More illustrative diagrams and imagesFully revised, improved, and updated companion web siteIdeal for courses in:cultural studiesmedia studiescommunication studiessociology of culturepopular culturevisual studiescultural criticism
This revised and fully updated version of John Storey's best-selling survey is an accessible introduction to the range of theories and methods that have been used to study contemporary popular culture. The book also provides a map of the development of cultural studies through discussion of its most influential approaches. Organized around a series of case studies, each chapter focuses on a different media form and presents a critical overview of the methodology for the actual study of popular culture. Individual chapters cover topics such as television, fiction, film, newspapers and magazines, popular music, and consumption (fan culture and shopping). For students new to the field, the book provides instantly usable theories and methods; for those more familiar with the procedures and politics of cultural studies, it provides a succinct and accessible overview. This edition has been revised, rewritten, and expanded throughout. The book now includes new sections on television audiences, reception theory, and globalization.
John Storey, a leading figure in the field of Cultural Studies, offers an illuminating and vibrant account of the development of popular culture. Addressing issues such as globalization, intellectualism, and consumerism, Inventing Popular Culture presents an engaging assessment of one of the most debated concepts of recent times. schovat popis
Human Resource Management
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
In this unique volume John Storey has brought together leading authorities to provide comprehensive and state of the art coverage of the key and emerging issues in HRM appropriate for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The second edition contains fully revised and updated chapters from the original contributors but also covers new themes such as HRM and Ethics, Knowledge Management, Organizational Learning, Culture and Change, and HR in International Joint Ventures. In addition, current debates about the nature and significance of HRM are taken on to new ground. Further coverage includes the link with corporate strategy, the interface with the personnel function, and trade unions and industrial relations. In short - an in-depth and authoritative text.
Focusing on the intersection of consumption and utopianism, the book explores how to analyze utopian fiction, including dystopian and anti-utopian narratives, through the lens of cultural studies. John Storey draws from his prior works to provide a critical framework for understanding the implications of these genres in contemporary society and their reflections on cultural consumption.
A Drowning Man
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of Manchester in 1993, the narrative explores a pivotal moment in the city's history, capturing the vibrant culture and social dynamics of the time. It delves into the lives of diverse characters, each navigating personal struggles and societal changes. Themes of resilience, community, and transformation are woven throughout, reflecting the city's evolution and the impact of significant events on its inhabitants. The story paints a vivid picture of a city on the brink of change, highlighting both challenges and triumphs.
This book provides an expert summary of this crucial element of organizational performance. It develops the argument that one of the crucial elements of organizational performance is the way work is organized in skill and talent packages both within an organization's boundary and across global competency clusters.

