Transformational Leadership
Transformational Leadership
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Transformational Leadership
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Transformational Leadership
Transformation and
Transaction
Leader traits
And skills
Leader
behavior
Influence
processes
Situational
variables
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Follower
Attitudes and
behavior
Performance
outcomes
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
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Focused on follower self-interest
Provides short-term results
Leader provides heavy supervision to ensure
efficiency and quality work.
Promotes a ‘compliance’ environment
Influences subordinates through an external
exchange (i.e. quid pro quo).
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Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
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Four types of behavior
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Contingent Reward
Passive Management by Exception
Active Management by Exception
Laissez-Faire Leadership
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Transformational Leadership
Transformational Leadership
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Higher Order of Leadership
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Assumption: People will follow a leader
that inspires them. Task importance
motivates people. Collaboration is better
than working individually.
Work toward a ‘greater good’.
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Transformational Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Consists of Four Components:
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Idealized influence
Inspirational motivation
Individualized consideration
Intellectual stimulation
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Howell & Costley, 2006
Transformational Leadership
What Theory is Best
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It depends on many factors
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Time needed to accomplish an objective
Abilities of the leader and followers
The objective itself (what needs to be
accomplished)
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Transformational Leadership
Review
Categories
Transactional
Transformational
Leader’s source of power
Rank, position
Character, competence
Follower reaction
Compliance
Commitment
Time frame
Short term
Long term
Rewards
Pay, promotion, etc.
Pride, self-esteem, etc.
Supervision
Important
Less important
Counseling focus
Evaluation
Development
Where change occurs
Follower behavior
Follower attitude, values
Where “leadership” found
Leader’s behavior
Follower’s heart
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