7.4.4.a. Transactional Leadership

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define transactional leadership in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how leaders interact with followers.

2. 2.

   What is one characteristic of transactional leadership?

   Hint

   Consider what leaders focus on in this style.

3. 3.

   What is the primary basis of transactional leadership?

   • Inspiration
   • Exchanges
   • Charisma

   Hint

   Think about what makes this leadership style unique.

4. 4.

   True or False: Transactional leadership focuses on inspiring followers.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what motivates followers in this leadership style.

5. 5.

   Critique a company that relies heavily on transactional leadership. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of their approach.

   Hint

   Consider how employee morale can be affected by strict structures.

6. 6.

   Propose a leadership strategy that combines both transactional and transformational elements based on your own experiences in group projects.

   Hint

   Think of ways to keep the structure while also motivating innovation.