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 C D A B

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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 C D A B

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B. i and ii only

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Transactional Theory is built on the concept of reward and punishment, and it focuses on control and supervision. When implementing this theory into management, maximum achievement is often equated with immediate targets, which may lead to over-emphasis on short-term goals (option i). In addition, this approach also dictates that rules and procedures are diligently followed by employees for effective delivery of tasks, again causing over-emphasis on rules and procedures (option ii). However, this managerial authority does not focus on creating emotional bonds with employees (option iii) or generating creativity and ideas (option iv). Therefore, options iii and iv are not applicable for the possible disadvantage of Transactional Theory.

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