Transactional Leadership

The video tutorial explains transactional leadership, focusing on its reward-based motivation system. It contrasts this with transformational leadership, which aligns organizational and individual values. The video details three techniques used by transactional leaders: contingency reward systems, active management by exception, and passive management by exception. Each technique varies in the level of leader involvement and response to subordinate actions.

What is the primary method used by transactional leaders to motivate their subordinates?

• Providing autonomy

• Offering rewards

• Encouraging creativity

• Promoting teamwork

How does transformational leadership differ from transactional leadership?

• It focuses on individual rewards

• It aligns organizational and individual values

• It emphasizes strict supervision

• It relies on passive management

What is a key characteristic of the contingency reward system in transactional leadership?

• Rewards are given regardless of performance

• Rewards are focused on team achievements

• Rewards are based on achieving specific objectives

• Rewards are only given in crisis situations

In active management by exception, when does a leader typically intervene?

• When a subordinate requests help

• When a potential issue is foreseen

• Only after a problem has occurred

• At regular intervals regardless of issues

What distinguishes passive management in transactional leadership?

• Hands-off approach until issues arise

• Frequent feedback sessions

• Immediate intervention

• Constant supervision