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Mortality and leadership succession: a case study

Joseph C. Santora (Professor of Business Administration at Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, USA)
James C. Sarros (Associate Professor of Management at Syme Business School and Director of the Leadership Research Unit at Monash University, Frankston Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia)

Leadership & Organization Development Journal

ISSN: 0143-7739

Article publication date: 1 November 1995

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Abstract

Examines the issue of leadership succession in a non‐profit organization founded 24 years ago by a charismatic leader. Based on a study of organizational leadership, a model of succession was developed. Discusses the selection process based on factors such as longevity, specialized competences and loyalty. Considers implications for leadership.

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Santora, J.C. and Sarros, J.C. (1995), "Mortality and leadership succession: a case study", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 16 No. 7, pp. 29-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739510100928

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1995, MCB UP Limited

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