Background
We are all familiar with the concepts of transformational and transactional leadership, terms which were coined by James MacGregor Burns in his classic Leadership, which was published in 1978. In this assignment, we will analyze two leaders who typify these two types of leadership.
Required Reading
Refer to the Background readings on transformational and transactional leadership for this module.
Case Assignment
Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing additional research, please prepare a 5- to 6-page paper (not including the cover and reference pages) in which you:
Analyze the key characteristics of transformational and transactional leadership and apply them to two leaders of your choice.
Keys to the Assignment
The key aspects of this assignment that, at a mimimum, should be covered in your paper, include:
- Select two leaders (from the U.S. or international) who you consider to be examples of transactional and transformational leadership.
- Conduct independent research on these individuals and create a profile that addresses the following:
- What makes one leader transactional and the other transformational?
- What added value does each bring to their organizations?
- What conditions and organizational contingencies influence whether a transactional or transformational leadership style would be most effective?
- Considering your answer above, compare the effectiveness of both leaders you profiled in their given environments. Was their leadership style appropriate?
Required Reading:
Journal Articles and Websites: Journal articles can be found in the TUI Online Library. Book chapters are located in the same library, but you must click on “Additional Library Resources” and then search the eBook Academic Collection (EBSCO)
Carless, S. A., Wearing, A. J., & Mann, L. (2000). A short measure of transformational leadership.Journal of Business and Psychology, 14, 389–405.
Charismatic leadership. (2016). Changing Minds. Retrieved from http://changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/styles/charismatic_leadership.htm
Ivey, G. W., & Kline, T. B. (2010). Transformational and active transactional leadership in the Canadian military. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(3), 246–262.
Kaifi, B. A., & Mujtaba, B. G. (2010). Transformational leadership of Afghans and Americans.Journal of Service Science and Management, 3(1), 150–159.
Riggio, R. E. (2012, October 7). What is charisma and charismatic leadership? Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201210/what-is-charisma-and-charismatic-leadership
Sandber, Y., & Moreman, C. M. (2011). Common threads among different forms of charismatic leadership. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2(9).
Thomson, G. S. (2011). Breaking the glass ceiling: Female leaders in the global marketplace. IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship Development, 8(1), 51-64.
Transactional leadership. (2016). Changing Minds. Retrieved from http://changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/styles/transactional_leadership.htm
Transformational leadership. (2016). Changing Minds. Retrieved from http://changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/styles/transformational_leadership.htm
Traywick, T. (2008). Reagan’s Transformational Leadership. YouTube Video. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puB0Bnt5xfY&feature=related
Optional Readings and References
Bass, B. (1990). From transactional to transformational leadership: Learning to share the vision.Organizational Dynamics, 18(3), 19–31.
Farag, A. A., McGuinness, S. T., & Anthony, M. K. (2009). Nurses’ perception of their manager’s leadership style and unit climate: Are there generational differences. Journal of Nursing Management, 26, 26-24.
Fayol’s 14 principles of management. (1998, Mar 22). New Straits Times
Northouse, P. G. (2004). Leadership: Theory and practice (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Odumeru, J. A., & Ifeanyi, G. O. (2013). Transformational vs. transactional leadership theories: Evidence in literature. International Review of Management and Business Research, 2(2), 355–361. Retrieved from http://irmbrjournal.com/papers/1371451049.pdf
Yukl, G. (2014). Leadership in organizations (8th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
