A theoretical model and framework of transformational and transactional leadership style

Abstract

This research article reviewed the theoretical evolution and research on transformational leadership. This research has measured the specific leadership style that characterizes by the theory as transformational leaders. This research study also investigated on Bass' (1985) transformational model in variety of setting and demonstrated substantial support of this distinctive leadership notion. Transformational leadership has positively related to subordinates’ job satisfaction, effectiveness, and extra effort on the job and performance beyond expectation. This reviewed article summarized the theoretical and empirical research in the United States and in foreign countries. The research findings showed criterion of subordinates’ extra effort, job satisfaction and perception of leader and work group effectiveness operation.