The Way Thais Lead

The Way Thais Lead
Author :
Publisher : Silkworm Books
Total Pages : 182
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781943932375
ISBN-13 : 1943932379
Rating : 4/5 (379 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Way Thais Lead by : Larry S. Persons

Download or read book The Way Thais Lead written by Larry S. Persons and published by Silkworm Books. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating study explores how face functions as social capital for leaders in Thai society. It examines the anatomy of Thai face, ways to gain and lose face, patron-client dynamics, and the sources and paradigms of power. Ethnographic research gives voice to Thai leaders as they describe face behaviors and the flow of power in their society. The author compellingly reveals an indigenous but little-used pathway to virtuous leadership that empowers both leaders and followers, to the benefit of all. Written with academic rigor in a popular style, this book presents insights that are crucial to understanding and building strategic relationships in Thai society. Highlights • An insider’s account of Thai leadership based on sound ethnographic research • Examines the significance of face in Thai society • Reveals the pathways to power in the Thai context • Explores the relationship of Thai leaders and their followers • Identifies the qualities of virtuous leadership


The Way Thais Lead Related Books

The Way Thais Lead
Language: en
Pages: 182
Authors: Larry S. Persons
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-01-11 - Publisher: Silkworm Books

GET EBOOK

This fascinating study explores how face functions as social capital for leaders in Thai society. It examines the anatomy of Thai face, ways to gain and lose fa
The Way Thais Lead
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Larry S. Persons
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016 - Publisher:

GET EBOOK

This study explores how face functions as social capital for leaders in Thai society.
The Thai Book
Language: en
Pages:
Authors: Ron Morris
Categories:
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-04-11 - Publisher:

GET EBOOK

The History of Thailand's political future: Protest, democracy, big men, coups, ideology, bombs, killing people, and forgiveness
Thailand
Language: en
Pages: 322
Authors: Thak Chaloemtiarana
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007 - Publisher: SEAP Publications

GET EBOOK

A narration of the volatile period following the second world war in which coups and counter coups become the common occurrence of political manoeuvring. Includ
Making Democracy
Language: en
Pages: 248
Authors: James Ockey
Categories: Political Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004-08-31 - Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

GET EBOOK

Democracy in Thailand is the result of a complex interplay of traditional and foreign attitudes. Although democratic institutions have been imported, participat