Conger (leadership studies, Claremont McKenna College) and Riggio (leadership and organizational psychology, Claremont McKenna College) assemble 15 chapters on leadership and management practices, based on papers given at a conference held at the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College in February of 2005. The volume serves as a resource of current research for managers and executives, educators, and researchers. Chapters address implementation of its described ideas and consider leadership development and selection, key tasks and capabilities, organizations (including teams and ethics), and requirements for dealing with crises and diversity. Contributors work in the fields of organizational behavior, psychology, leadership studies, and others in the US and Singapore. Jossey-Bass is an imprint of Wiley. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)