Theories of Leadership
What theories of leadership means
Trait, behavioural, contingency, transformational and distributed leadership.
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Transformational leadership is characterised by:
- Inspiring and motivating followers towards a shared vision
- Exchanging rewards for compliance only
- Avoiding all decision-making
- Strict rule enforcement alone
Working: Transformational leaders use idealised influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualised consideration.
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