CLEP Management

Answer: A - A transactional leader is diligent in monitoring job performance at the task level.

Key Takeaway: When describing leadership styles, there are two opposing styles that can be used: transactional and transformational. Transactional leadership provides managers with the ability to monitor tasks and ensure that they are completed correctly. However, one of the limitations of transactional leadership is that the vision or goal for the employee is never challenged and therefore remains the same whereas transformational leadership will help the employee reach new and often higher goals.