Transformational and transactional leadership refer to different approaches to leading others with very different assumptions about how people work in organizations. Defined by James McGregor Burns in the 70's and later by Bass the differences are important in helping you look at and develop your own leadership abilities.
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- A look at B.M. Bass and his perspective on transformational leadership. Short overview with additional references for those interested.
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By Rabindra N Kanungo
- A research/academic paper that examines the ethical values of transactional versus transformational leaders. Complete with numerous references and journal article citations
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By Iain Hay Ph.D.
- This review paper compares and contrasts transactional and transformational leadership. It characterizes the former as leadership of stability and exchange; the latter as leadership of values and volatility. The paper concludes by pointing to the growing orthodoxy that positions transactional and transformational leadership as linked, complementary and related styles enacted by all leaders to different extents in different contexts.
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By Bernard M. Bass
- Critics argue that transformational leadership may be unethical despite the fact that transformational leadership was conceived as morally uplifting and required leaders with moral maturity. It is important to refute their arguments since transformational leadership has demonstrated effectiveness and acceptance that generalizes across organizations and countries
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By David M. Boje
- A comprehensive analysis of leadership approaches including history, and names associated. Presents several different views of transformational leadership and contrasts with transactional model. Summarizes Weber, Burns, Bennis, Schein
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By Colonel Mark A. Homrig
- Written by a military man, this analysis and explanation of transformational leadership explains the history of the concept, the point of it, and includes references. Excellent, and recommended.
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