There are several differences between transformational and transactional leaders. Which statement below explains the transactional leadership style correctly? i. Rewards Based ii. Extrinsic Motivation iii. Short-term thinking iv. Long-term thinking A. i, ii and iii only B. i, ii and v only C. i, iii, and iv only D. ii, iii and iv

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There are several differences between transformational and transactional leaders. Which statement below explains the transactional leadership style correctly? i. Rewards Based ii. Extrinsic Motivation iii. Short-term thinking iv. Long-term thinking A. i, ii and iii only B. i, ii and v only C. i, iii, and iv only D. ii, iii and iv

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Transactional leadership is a style where the leader enforces rules, rewards obedience and expects workers’ compliance in the transaction of award and punishment. It tends to focus more on extrinsic motivation and a rewards-based system to motivate the team. The vision is normally not long-term strategic thinking but rather focuses on short-term tasks. The characterizations describe the transactional style as featuring: i. Rewards based systems, where obedience and task completion receive acknowledgement.ii. Extrinsic motivation, expecting workers will respond to external awards and punishments.iii. Short-term thinking, focusing immediate results not epic shifts.

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