Transformational

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Transformational
vs.
Transactional
Leadership
(James MacGregor Burns, 1978)
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Transformational Leadership (def.)
The process whereby an individual engages with
others and creates a connection that raises the
level of motivation and morality in both the
leader and the follower.
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Transformational leaders are attentive to the
needs and motives of followers.
Tries to help followers reach their fullest
potential.
For Example
Mohandas Gandhi raised the hopes and demands of
millions of people.
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4 Major Components
Idealized Influence (charisma)gt use of
referent power coaching
Inspirational Leadershipgt creating a vision,
instilling higher values
Intellectual Stimulation gt stimulating
innovation empowerment
Individualized Consideration gt one-on-one
interaction, supportive
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Transactional Leadership (def.)
The bulk of leadership models, which focus on the
exchanges that occur between leaders and their
followers.
For example
Politicians exchange promises for votes.
Teachers give grades for student work.
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TransformationalLeadership
TransactionalLeadership
Laissez-FaireLeadership
Factor 1Idealized influenceCharisma
Factor 5Contingent RewardConstructive
Transactions
Factor 7Laissex-faireNontransactional
Factor 2InspirationMotivation
Factor 6Management-by-exceptionActive and
PassiveCorrective Transactions
Factor 3IntellectualStimulation
Factor 4IndividualConsideration