Transformational Vs Transactional Leadership Test Questions – Flashcards

drift and detachment

is sailing without a rudder

A psychological state where the group lacks any deep commitment... Just going through the motions

-cannot visualize what the leader wants -cannot visualize what the leader believes -cannot identify any of the priories of the organization -cannot discern which of the may priories are really the key priorities

Seminal book conceptualized trasfomational leadership and explains and contrasts leadership as tranactional or transformational

-extrinisic motivation -Initiated solely by the formal leader -is based upon the exchange of valued goods between the leader and followers -based on Tangible (money, resources) or intangible goods (time, recognition, praise) -is not based o an enduring relationship; therefore both parties fo their separate ways -is based on a shrewd eye for opportunity, a good hand at bargaining, persuading and reciprocating

-uses intrinsic motivation -is initiated by the leader -is based on mutual reciprocal relationship -elevates both leader and followers to higher levels of motivation and morality -promotes high levels of conduct and ethical aspirations

-Is based upon the fulfillment of lower-order needs, such as psychological well being and safety -is based upon model of punishment deference to authority conformity and social convention

-is based upon the fulfillment of higher-order needs, such as self esteem self actualization -is based upon a model of principled morality -is grounded in the needs and values of both leaders and followers -provides the opportunity over time followers have the potential to be changed into leaders themselves -is a mechanism for the authentic empowerment of followers