Globalisation and Leadership in Africa: Developments and Challenges for the Future - Hardcover

by Okechukwu Ethelbert Amah (Author)

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.

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'Amah has written Globalisation and Leadership in Africa in a very lucid, exhilarating, and elegant manner. I strongly endorse this book to all.'

--Chinwuba Okafor, Professor of Accounting and Strategic Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

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.

Author Biography

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