Grounded in this study is Bass’ Transformational Leadership theory which includes four significant components: (1) individualized consideration, (2) intellectual stimulation, (3) inspirational motivation, and (4) idealized influence (Bass, 1994). “Transformational leaders are men and women of action who understand that “good enough” never is. And what works, could always be made better. That progress is not a dirty word to be resisted in the name of tradition, of order, of the routine. Sometimes they live within the status quo but their minds see what could be changed” (Bass, 1994). In practice, studies have shown a relationship between preparing “in-house” leaders and level of company success (Bower, 2008).
Transformational leaders define the need for change, develop a vision for the future, and mobilize follower commitment to achieve results beyond what would …show more content…
Notwithstanding the limited empirical data to support the theory, it implies an effective leader changes his or her style to meet the needs of different situations (Bass & Riggio, 2006). The key variables to situational leadership are “task behavior, the amount of guidance and direction the leader provides and relationship behavior, the amount of social and emotional support the leader provides Hershey & Blanchard, 1988, p. 1) In addition Hershey & Blanchard (1998) also contended that “ follower readiness, the followers’ ability to perform a specific task or function or accomplish a specific objective; and follower development, followers’ maturity and ability to manage themselves in an organizational environment” also played in to the leaders ability to manage effectively (p. 2). They also concluded that “the variables of situational leadership are interdependent and do not operate independently of each other or in isolation” (p. 3). Situational leadership uses a “Bell Curve” quadrant behavior model to determine leadership
Transformational leaders define the need for change, develop a vision for the future, and mobilize follower commitment to achieve results beyond what would …show more content…
Notwithstanding the limited empirical data to support the theory, it implies an effective leader changes his or her style to meet the needs of different situations (Bass & Riggio, 2006). The key variables to situational leadership are “task behavior, the amount of guidance and direction the leader provides and relationship behavior, the amount of social and emotional support the leader provides Hershey & Blanchard, 1988, p. 1) In addition Hershey & Blanchard (1998) also contended that “ follower readiness, the followers’ ability to perform a specific task or function or accomplish a specific objective; and follower development, followers’ maturity and ability to manage themselves in an organizational environment” also played in to the leaders ability to manage effectively (p. 2). They also concluded that “the variables of situational leadership are interdependent and do not operate independently of each other or in isolation” (p. 3). Situational leadership uses a “Bell Curve” quadrant behavior model to determine leadership