Four factors of transformational leadership behavior

Abstract

Leadership behaviors, as described by several authors, were factor analyzed. This resulted in four different types of behaviors demonstrated by leaders who were rated by their “followers”. The four types of behaviors are reviewed and discussed in light of the factor analysis study. Importantly, the four factors seem to bear only little relationship to previous studies. It is suggested that previous works focused on factors related to managing and not leading, while the factors under discussion here are more related to the dynamic of leading. Additionally, the lack of correspondence may be due, in part, to definition problems and a lack of clarity of terms. An attempt is made to sort out the confusion.

Citation

Kent, T.W., Crotts, J.C. and Azziz, A. (2001), "Four factors of transformational leadership behavior", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730110396366