This text is designed to cover contemporary concepts in leadership and management and their application in nursing practice across a number of contexts. A strong theme is the development and understanding of appropriate knowledge and its practical application. In addition to covering fundamntals of leadership and management, the book addresses change management, action learning and its application in leadership and management, contemporary approaches to nursing care delivery and health outcomes evaluation, developing and enhancing quality in nursing practice, research-based practice, cultural change processes, shared governance, development and leadership of staff, quality of work-life issues and industrial relations.