Navigating Leadership Dynamics - GP4

What is transformational leadership?

• It is a style of management that encourages employees to innovate and enact positive change. 

• It is a style of management based on goals, rewards, and exchanges. 

   

• It is a style of management that encourages punishment to succeed goals.

What is transactional leadership?

• Transactional leadership is when leaders pay employees in snacks and high-fives.

• It is a style of management that uses bartering systems.

• It is a style of management based on goals, rewards, and exchanges. 

What fields does transactional leadership work well? (select all that apply)

• Retail

• Sales

• Education

• Food service

What are some pros of transactional leadership? (select all that apply)

• Clearly defined metrics for success, expectations, and roles. 

• Standards that can enable cost-effective decision-making.

• Employees are encouraged to do what they feel needs to be done.

• Employees that like to achieve goals and perform well are incentivized to do so. 

What are some cons of transactional leadership? (select all that apply)

• Limited potential for collaboration 

• Reduced innovation, creativity, and long-term thinking 

• Reduced team morale 

• excessive focus on short-term goals

What are some pros of transformational leadership? 

• • It focuses solely on short-term goals.

• • It relies on strict rules and micromanagement.

• • It minimizes the role of individual creativity.

• It encourages team members to work towards a shared vision.

What are some cons of transformational leadership? 

• It creates too many opportunities for team members to lead.

• It can lead to burnout due to high expectations and constant change.

• It focuses too much on rules and regulations.

• It discourages personal growth and innovation.

Who is an example of a transformational leader based on the research? 

• Bill Gates 

• Martin Luther King, Jr. 

• Adolf Hitler 

What are some common traits of transactional leadership? (choose all that apply)

• Clear expectations

• Short-term goal oriented

• Puts a stress on following rules

• Fostering creativity by avoiding all performance standards.

What does Idealized influence mean?

• It involves setting clear performance goals without worrying about ethical considerations.

• It’s when leaders motivate their team by delegating all decision-making to them.

• Idealized influence models behavior and set expectations for employees, which earns their trust and respect.

• It means leaders gain admiration by avoiding risks and maintaining the status quo.