Leadership Models

Paper Summary:

This paper compares and contrasts four leadership models and determines the similarities and differences between them. Thus each model might address the contemporary leadership issues and challenges in the workforce. The paper states that in this study, the models and theories are used synonymously. The paper compares and contrasts the following four leadership models: (1) transactional; (2) transformational; (3) path-goal theory; and (4) action-centered leadership.

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Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Path-Goal Theory Of Leadership
Action-Centered Leadership
Summary And Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There are three pillars, which the ethics of transformational leadership rest upon: (1) The moral character of the leader; (2) The ethical values embedded in the leader's vision, articulation, and program which followers either embrace or reject; and (3) The morality of the processes of social ethical choice and action that leaders and followers engage in and collectively pursue. Transformational leadership has been found to be effective in many settings including schools, businesses, and even in leading behavioral changes among those that have failed to respond to other styles of leadership. This type of leadership involves inspiration of the followers to reach beyond their present set of abilities in gaining new skills and reaching previously unattainable goals."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bass, Bernard M. and Steidlmeier, Paul (1998) Ethics, Character and Authentic Transformational Leadership 24 Sept 1998. Online available at: http://cls.binghamton.edu/BassSteid.html
• Transactional Leadership (nd) Changing Mind Online available at: http://www.changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/styles/transactional_leadership.htm
• Definition Action-Centered Leadership. Description (nd) 123 Manage. Online available at: http://www.12manage.com/description_action_centered_leadership.html
• House, Robert J. (1996) Path-Goal Theory of Leadership: Lessons, Legacy, and a Reformulated Theory. 1996 : Leadership Quarterly, 7(3), 323-352. JAI Press Inc. Online available at: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/papers/674.pdf
• Path-Goal Theory - Robert House (1971) Value Based Management Online available at: http://www.valuebasedmanagement.net/methods_path_goal_theory.html

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