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Effectiveness of Transactional and Transformational Leadership: A Study Based on Platoon Commander Leadership

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of transactional and transformational leadership of first commander in military. Data were obtained from 188 enlisted men of air defense platoons. Overall, transformational leadership was more effective than transactional leadership. The results of individual analysis, measuring leadership effectiveness based on subordinates' perceptions on their platoon, showed that charisma had the most strong effect on leadership effectiveness and management-by exception was also significantly related to leadership effectiveness. The results of group analysis, measuring leadership effectiveness based on the degree of combat preparation, showed that intellectual stimulation had the most strong effect on leadership effectiveness. Finally, the implications and future research are disussed.

keywords
Transactional leadership, Transformational leadership, Group analysis, Military sample
Submission Date
2003-02-27
Revised Date
2003-08-05
Accepted Date
2003-08-23

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