Assignment:
1. Describe the origin of transformational leadership.
2. Discuss the criticisms, or weaknesses, of transformational leadership theory.
3. Analyze the role of transformational leadership in student success.
Case Assignment
Use the readings to write a 3 to 4 page paper (excluding title page and reference list) that includes the following components:
1. Introduction
2. Describe the major components of transformational leadership.
3. Discuss the criticism, or weaknesses, of transformational leadership.
- Use the Berkovich (2016) reading to discuss the potential weaknesses of transformational leadership.
4. Reflect on the application of transformational to your current, or future, educational setting.
- Is this theory useful as a leader/manager?
- Is this theory useful to organizational success or student success?
- Refer to the Harrison (2011) and Basham (2012) readings to support your discussion.
5. Conclusion