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Przywództwo polityczne w samorządzie terytorialnym
Political leadership in local government

Author(s): Elżbieta Szulc-Wałecka
Subject(s): Public Administration, Government/Political systems, Politics and society
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: political leadership; local leadership; leadership in local government; public administration; local government; local political elites;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the issue of political leadership at the local level. Considerations therefore begin by explaining the importance of political leadership, to then present its local dimension. Moreover, among the analyzed categories of research are key factors that shape the political leadership in local government, together with the features that characterize the local leaders. It is worth noting that the article also shows the type of leadership that exist in local government, on this basis, identify what model of leadership we have in specific countries around the world. Article closes conclusions that relate to the determinants of good and effective leadership in local government and the role of local leaders.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 116-124
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish