Transactional leadership is a relationship based on exchanged between the leader and the follower. The leader presents the follower with clearly defined goals and expectations, while focusing on performance only (Pieterse, Knippenberg, Schippers, & Stam, 2010). In countless instances, the perception of transactional leadership is one of debilitation and control. A few examples of transactional leadership would be that of a teacher giving grades to their students
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TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORIES 1 Comparison and Contrast of Trait-Based, Situational, and Transformational Leadership Theories Ciprian Patrulescu Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2132126 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST OF TRAIT-BASED, SITUATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORIES 2 Abstract This research paper compares and contrasts several leadership theories, the evolution of the theories, and future research implications. The leadership theories discussed
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Journal of Management http://jom.sagepub.com/ Servant Leadership: A Review and Synthesis Dirk van Dierendonck Journal of Management 2011 37: 1228 originally published online 2 September 2010 DOI: 10.1177/0149206310380462 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jom.sagepub.com/content/37/4/1228 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Southern Management Association Additional services and information for Journal of Management can be found at: Email
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Task-oriented leadership each team member is designated a task and based upon that task the team drives the resolution. If the project will go on for a relatively long time, this method of leadership would work if team members are intrinsically motivated. If the team is extrinsically motivated the project manager will have to find ways to motivate the team possibly by milestone so that they do not believe that they are just an end to the means. As for the relationship-oriented leadership theory, this
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Leadership is about ascertaining a method for people to contribute so that it can result in a significant achievement. It is a process that enables a person to influence others to achieve a goal and directs an organization to become rational and consistent. In order to get a great leadership, it needs several skills, such as effective communication, motivation, and planning. Effective communication will keep employees well informed and give a business a higher productivity rate. Motivation can
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Leadership Theories: A Discussion Amanda M. Crorken University of Phoenix Leadership Theories: A Discussion Researchers have researched and created various approaches to leadership. The definitions of leadership create a universal truth that leaders must lead individuals
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1.0 There has been a lot of research done on motivation by many researchers but only some research topics have been done on motivation like motivation theories, ways to encourage employee motivation, measures of motivation, principles of motivation, how to motivate your people pro 2.0 Read more: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/mansco/My%20Documents/evaluate-the-effect-of-motivation-on-employees-productivity-business-essay.php.htm#ixzz2nioT8wef 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7
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ERG Theory of Motivation - Clayton P. Alderfer In 1969, Clayton Alderfer's revision of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, called the ERG Theory appeared in Psychological Review in an article titled "An Empirical Test of a New Theory of Human Need." Alderfer's contribution to organizational behavior was dubbed the ERG theory (Existence, Relatedness, and Growth), and was created to align Maslow's motivation theory more closely with empirical research. Similarities to Maslow's Needs Hierarchy
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Journal of Management http://jom.sagepub.com/ Servant Leadership: A Review and Synthesis Dirk van Dierendonck Journal of Management 2011 37: 1228 originally published online 2 September 2010 DOI: 10.1177/0149206310380462 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jom.sagepub.com/content/37/4/1228 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Southern Management Association Additional services and information for Journal of Management can be found at: Email
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Leadership Models Leadership styles cannot be fully explained by behavioural models. The situation in which the group is operating also determines the style of leadership which is adopted. Several models exist which attempt to understand the relationship between style and situation, four of which are described here: • Fiedler's Contingency Model. • Hersey-Blanchard Situational Theory. • Path-Goal Theory. • Vroom-Yetton Leadership Model The models described have limited validity
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