Question

Which of the following leader types practices status quo?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. transactional

Explanation:

In business, maintaining status quo means maintaining the pre-existing structure and culture that exist in the company. Transactional leaders tend to be less innovative , but very strict in enforcing pre-existing rules / conducts.

In order to maintain this status quo, transactional leaders tend to use rewards and punishment.

If an employee is following the company's requirement, that employee will be given rewards  (such as bonuses or promotion). If the employee violate the company's rule, that employee will be punished (such as salary cut or firing)