SOCIOL 41 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Arthur Schuster, Transactional Leadership, Transformational Leadership
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An influence process between leaders and followers, directed toward change that reflects mutual purposes of group members. Leadership and followership exist together or exist not at all. Gets things done, makes things happen, inspires, motivates. Show up late for or miss important meetings. Manifest apathy by sluggish participation in group discussion. [if more than one member acquires a lieutenant, possible. Manifest conformity to group norms, values, and goals. Bias decreases as the number of women/ethnic minorities increases to 20% Leadership resides in the person, not transactions within group context. Balanced emphasis on both task and social dimensions laissez -faire. No one style of leadership is suitable for all situations. As readiness levels increase, effective leadership requires reduced direction and less-socio-emotional support. Responsibilities that must be performed for the group to be successful. Leaders perform responsibilities different in kind/degree from group members. Performing essential functions that members have not. Leadership is a process, not a person.
