Essay Instructions: 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:
Huse, T.D. (2003). Transformational Leadership in the Era of Change. Retrieved from http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA416126
Ismail, A., Mohamed, H. A., Sulaiman, A. Z., Mohamad, M. H., & Yusuf, M. H. (2011). An empirical study of the relationship between transformational leadership, empowerment and organizational commitment. Business and Economic Research Journal, 2(1), 89-108. Retrieved from ProQuest.
Ivey, G. W., & Kline, T. B. (2010). Transformational and active transactional leadership in the Canadian military. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(3), 246-262. Retrieved from ProQuest.
Kaifi, B.A., & Mujtaba, B.G. (2010). Transformational leadership of Afghans and Americans. Journal of Service Science and Management, 3(1), 150-159. Retrieved from ProQuest.
Mujtaba, B. G. (2010). An examination of Bahamian respondents' task and relationship orientations: Do males have a significantly different score than females? Journal of Diversity Management, 5(3), 35-42. Retrieved from ProQuest.
Thomson, G. S. (2011). Breaking the glass ceiling: Female leaders in the global marketplace. IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship Development, 8(1), 51-64. Retrieved from ProQuest.
YouTube Video: Reagan?s Transformational Leadership. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puB0Bnt5xfY&feature=related
Assignment:
Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing additional research, please prepare a paper 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:
?Select two leaders (from the US or international) who you consider to be examples of transactional and transformational leadership.
?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 on the following points:
?Precision - Does the paper address the question(s) or task(s)?
?Breadth - Is the full breadth of the subject, i.e., the Keys to the Assignment, addressed?
?Depth - Does the paper address the topic in sufficient depth and include the background readings and other background resources as references?
?Critical thinking - Is the subject thought about critically, i.e., accurately, logically, relevantly, and precisely?
?Clarity - Is the writing clear and are the concepts articulated properly? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding to the questions or are points conveyed through excessive use of quotations?
?Organization - Is the paper well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are headings included in all papers longer than two pages?
?Referencing (citations and references) - Does the paper include citations and quotation marks where appropriate? Are the references from the background readings and assignment present and properly cited? Are all the references listed in the bibliography present and referred to via citation?