Module 3 – Case
TRANSFORMATIONAL/TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLE
APPROACH, GLASS CEILING
Background
We are all familiar with the concepts of transformational
and transactional leadership, terms which were coined by James MacGregor Burns
in his classic Leadership, which was published in 1978. In this assignment, we
will analyze two leaders who typify these two types of leadership.
Required Reading
Refer to the Background readings on transformational and
transactional leadership for this module.
Case Assignment
Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing
additional research, please prepare a 5- to 6-page paper (not including the cover
and reference pages) in which you:
Analyze the key characteristics of transformational and
transactional leadership and apply them to two leaders of your choice.
Keys to the Assignment
The key aspects of this assignment that, at a mimimum,
should be covered in your paper, include:
Select two leaders (from the U.S. or international) who you
consider to be examples of transactional and transformational leadership.
Conduct independent research on these individuals and create
a profile that addresses the following:
What makes one leader transactional and the other
transformational?
What added value does each bring to their organizations?
What conditions and organizational contingencies influence
whether a transactional or transformational leadership style would be most
effective?
Considering your answer above, compare the effectiveness of
both leaders you profiled in their given environments. Was their leadership
style appropriate?
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the following five
criteria:
Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the
paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the
Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic?
Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the
paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from
multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically
evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions?
Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and
analysis?
Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper
well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar,
spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section
headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and
References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood,
and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated
effective research, as evidenced by the student’s use of relevant and quality
sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for
conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text
citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment
readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited?
Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text
citations?
Tips and Suggestions
Please note the following tips and suggestions:
Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the
5-6 pages of analysis described above.
Include headings for all papers greater than 2 pages
(basically all papers).
Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work,
including those that you paraphrase but do not quote. This means include
citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than 5 words, and
citations for that information which you have “borrowed” or
paraphrased from other sources.
Follow TUI Guidelines for well-written papers.
Submit your analysis by the end of this module.
References
Pounder, J. (2008). Transformational leadership: Practicing
what we teach in the Management classroom. Journal of Education for Business, 84
(1), pp. 2-6.
Module 3 – SLP
TRANSFORMATIONAL/TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLE
APPROACH, GLASS CEILING
Background
There have been many studies completed on the different
styles of leadership. One of the most important ones focused on if a leader is
“task focused” or “relationship focused.”
For this SLP, you will complete a short survey and then
analyze your results.
Required Reading
Refer to the required and optional readings on leadership
style found in the Background readings.
Session Long Project
Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing
additional research, please prepare a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the
following question:
Are you a Type A or Type B leader? What strengths do you
have as this kind of leader? What are the weaknesses? Give examples from your
experience to illustrate.
Survey instructions
Take the following task vs. relationship leadership survey.
After you have completed the survey, add up your scores for tables 1 and 2 to
determine your dominant leadership style. To determine your dominant personal
leadership style, circle one of the following options that best describes how
you see yourself (or the person that is being evaluated) regarding each
statement. For each statement, you can indicate the degree to which you (or the
person being evaluated) engage(s) in the stated behavior. A rating of 1 means
Never and a rating of 5 means Always with the person demonstrating the specific
behavior.
Table 1 – “A” Style and Orientation
Table 2 – “B” Style and Orientation
A = Task Orientation Scores: ___
B = Relationship Orientation Scores: ___
45-50 Very high
range
40-44 High range
35-39 Moderately
high range
30-34 Moderately
low range
25-29
Low range
10-24 Very low
range
Keys to the Assignment
The key aspects of this assignment that, at a mimimum,
should be covered in your presentation include:
Thoroughly analyzing the survey and its results, and how you
plan on using your results to become a more influential leader.
Discussing whether you think it is more beneficial for a
leader to be focused on tasks or relationships in an organization. Please
provide examples to justify your response.
Applying the background readings to this point to
yourself/the survey results, and explaining the survey results in terms of
previous theories you have learned.
Dealing with these issues in an integrated fashion, rather
than treating them as a series of individual questions to be answered one by
one and left at that.
You will be particularly assessed on:
Your completion of all the steps in the exercise.
Your ability to synthesize information and present a concise
and meaningful paper.
The clarity and quality of your writing.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the following five
criteria:
Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the
paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the
Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic?
Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the
paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from
multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically
evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions?
Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and
analysis?
Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper
well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar,
spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section
headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and
References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood,
and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated
effective research, as evidenced by the student’s use of relevant and quality
sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for
conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text
citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment
readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited?
Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text
citations?
Tips and Suggestions
Please note the following tips and suggestions:
Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the
2-3 pages of analysis described above.
Include headings for all papers greater than 2 pages
(basically all papers), but do not use headings as “space fillers.”
Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work,
including those that you paraphrase but do not quote. This means include
citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than 5 words, and
citations for that information which you have “borrowed” or
paraphrased from other sources.
Follow TUI Guidelines for well-written papers.
Upload your assignment by the end of this module.
