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Module: Transformational/Transactional Leadership, Leadership Style Approach, Glass Ceiling
Module - Case
TRANSFORMATIONAL/TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLE APPROACH, GLASS CEILING
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:
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?
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the following five criteria:
Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by the student's use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text citations?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