2023-04-23 17:35 Tags: # Transactional Leadership Focuses on results. Measures success according to organisations system of rewards and punishments. ## Characteristics - Leader sets criteria for followers based on defined requirements - Performance reviews - Assumes people only do things for rewards (basic psychology) ## Benefits - Effective in crises/emergencies - Works for complex projects with specific needs - Achieve short term goals quickly ## Drawbacks - Limits [creativity](Creativity.md) and innovation - Goals and objectives already set ## Examples ### Coaches for athletic teams Promote the reward of winning a game. [^1] --- # References [^1]: [Week 7 ELEC4122 - Leadership Theories and Styles](../../../Spaces/University/ELEC4122/lecture%20slides/blank/Week%207%20ELEC4122%20-%20Leadership%20Theories%20and%20Styles.pdf)