Question

Discuss the difference between transformational and transactional leadership. Discuss what characteristics are good leadership traits in your home country. Use examples to support your answer。

Answer 1

Basis of difference	Transformational leadership	Transactional leadership
Meaning	It focuses on increasing employee motivation and involvement and also attempts to connect employees’ sense of belongingness with the organizational values.	It promotes the integration of organizational goals and performance expectations by supervision and giving rewards and punishments.
Action	It addresses the issue before they arise.	It reacts to the problems when they arise.
Purpose	To encourage new ideas and ways of conducting business.	To enhance the existing vales and rules.
Focus	Involving employees into the projects and giving high-order rewards.	Give rewards and punishment according to the standards of the organization.

Following characteristics are good leadership traits:

1. Good and effective communication skills

2. Good listening skills

3. Passion and commitment towards the team goal

4. Honesty and positivity towards the team and its goal

5. patience and self-controlling

6. Innovative and creative

For example:

if a leader wants to accomplish the project before the due date and some employees are not in favor of this due to extra burden, in such situation te leader must consider the employee comfort first and allocate the task according to their capacity.