10 Questions
According to James McGregor Burns, what is the focus of transformational leadership?
Empowering followers and engaging their motivations
Which aspect of leadership does James McGregor Burns emphasize by differentiating between transformative and transactional leadership?
Engaging followers at a deeper level for a shared purpose
What does Burns imply when he mentions that most relationships between leaders and followers are transactional?
Transactional relationships involve bargaining for certain benefits
How does transformational leadership differ from transactional leadership in terms of mission focus?
Transformational leadership aligns individual self-interest with the organization's mission, while transactional leadership focuses on performance feedback
Which characteristic is essential for a leader to instill confidence in others according to the text?
Quickly stepping forward from mistakes after learning from them
What is the primary focus of transformative leadership in engaging followers according to Burns?
Empowering followers and engaging their motivations
In the context of leadership, what does 'mission-centric' refer to?
'Mission-centric' implies focusing primarily on the organization's broader mission
Why does focusing on mistakes for learning and quick advancement benefit a leader's influence?
It demonstrates the leader's ability to learn and grow from errors
What is the primary focus of transactional leadership according to the text?
Explaining goals, commitments, and providing performance feedback
What is the significance of combining individual self-interest with the organization's broader mission in transformational leadership?
It promotes a shared sense of purpose within the organization
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