Transactional Leader

As a leader I believe in motivating through a system of rewards and punishment. If a subordinate does what is desired, a reward will follow, and if he/she does not go as per the wishes of the leader, a punishment will follow. So that would make me a Transactional Leader. As a transactional leader I link the goal to rewards, I also clarify expectations, provide necessary resources, set mutually agreed upon goals, and provide various kinds of rewards for successful performance. I tend to set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) goals for their subordinates. I had learned that acronym at my previous employer. And was able to use it when I became a supervisor. As a transactional leader I will overemphasize detailed and short-term goals, and standard rules and procedures. They do not make an effort to enhance followers’ creativity and generation of new ideas. This kind of a leadership style may work well where the organizational …show more content…
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