Question 6 According to Transactional Theory (Max Weber 1947, Bass 1981), employees are motivated by reward and punishment.The theory assumes subordinates have to be closely monitored and controlled to get the job done. A possible disadvantage of this style is: i. Over-emphasis on short-term goals ii. Over-emphasis on rules and procedures iii. Too reliant on developing emotional bonds with employees iv. Over-emphasis on encouraging creativity and idea generation in employees. A. ii and iii only B. i and ii only C. i and iii only D. i,ii,iii and iv

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Question 6 According to Transactional Theory (Max Weber 1947, Bass 1981), employees are motivated by reward and punishment.The theory assumes subordinates have to be closely monitored and controlled to get the job done. A possible disadvantage of this style is: i. Over-emphasis on short-term goals ii. Over-emphasis on rules and procedures iii. Too reliant on developing emotional bonds with employees iv. Over-emphasis on encouraging creativity and idea generation in employees. A. ii and iii only B. i and ii only C. i and iii only D. i,ii,iii and iv

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The Transactional Leadership Theory, as attributed to Max Weber and Bernard Bass, emphasizes the importance of a clear chain of command, efficient execution, and punishments or rewards as motivational strategies. This management style suggests a specific approach, where employees must be closely supervised and adhered to rules and standard procedures must be exercised. However, this approach can result in potential cons, namely overemphasis on short-term targets (distracting from bigger, long-term goals) and an overemphasis on rules (which could dampen creativity and flexibility. On the other hand, options iii and iv, indicating an over-reliance on developing emotional bonds and an over-emphasis on encouraging employee creativity, are not characteristics typically associated with transactional leadership. Overall, answer B aligns with these points most reasonably.

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