A leader who rewards employees for meeting targets and corrects deviations from standards mainly uses which leadership style?

Correct answer: A. Transactional leadership

  • A. Transactional leadership
  • B. Servant leadership
  • C. Charismatic leadership
  • D. Laissez-faire leadership

Explanation

Transactional leadership is based on exchanges such as rewards for performance and corrective action for failure to meet standards. Transformational leadership, by contrast, seeks broader changes in values, vision and commitment.

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