The transformational‐transactional leadership model in practice

Abstract

Explores the nature of transformational and transactional leadership among business executives. Comments reveal that most executives believe there are weaknesses as well as strengths with both leadership constructs in practice. Overall, major leadership strengths are in the role modelling, coaching, and consideration behaviors of executives. Major weaknesses are in failure to motivate and challenge workers beyond the expected outcomes. Other facets of each of the four transformational and two transactional leadership behaviors are examined in this article. Lists leadership strategies and approaches for achieving positive results and implications for future research are also provided.

Citation

Sarros, J.C. and Santora, J.C. (2001), "The transformational‐transactional leadership model in practice", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 22 No. 8, pp. 383-394. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730110410107