Transactional Leadership
Platform: Diagnostic Hub
Category: Leadership & Management
Implementation Level: Organisation
Definition
A leadership style focused on structured exchanges and contingent rewards.
Factors
Management by exception (passive)
Leadership approach involving minimal intervention, only addressing issues when problems become severe or standards are significantly breached.
Management by exception (active)
Leadership approach involving proactive monitoring and intervention to correct deviations from standards before they escalate.
Contingency rewards
Leadership behaviour involving clear expectations and rewards for meeting performance goals.