Question

Emma is the team lead at a data analytics firm. She believes in encouraging her team members to fulfill their job responsibilities by rewarding them when they achieve their goals and punishing them when they don’t. Based on her leadership style, her team consistently meets company expectations. Based on the scenario, is Emma exhibiting transformational leadership? If you think she is, explain why by including and describing two specific types of transformational behavior based on the scenario. If not, explain how she can exhibit transformational leadership by including and describing two specific types of transformational behavior.

Answer 1

Answer:

Emma is not exhibiting transformational leadership style

Explanation:

As per the scenario mentioned in the question, it is noted that Emma is not exhibiting transformational leadership style instead this is an example of transactional leadership style.

In order to exhibit transformational leadership, Emma will need to motivate and encourage her employees to accomplish and adapt to change that help grow and achieve future success of the organisation. This can be done by setting an example at her level through developing a strong sense of corporate culture, independence and employee ownership in the workplace.

Another behaviour she could exhibit is by avoiding micromanagement. Instead she should train her employees to make decision on their own and take responsibility of their work. This way employees will have space to think creatively and will work to find solutions to the problems faced by them in their workplace.