Transactional leadership is where leaders in an organization
promotes rewards and punishments for group performances. When under this type
of leadership, one's work is scrutinized for successes or failures so that the
leaders may determine how to reward or punish.
My school falls under this type of leadership. Our leader
(principal) constantly checks up on each of us to make sure that instructional
time is not being wasted. When she is not satisfied with the way we are
performing, she would write us up rather than talk to us; which is why many of
us fear getting on her bad side. For those who do well and take charge of the
many tasks assigned to our group, it is evident that she "favors"
those who do, this behavior is a reward in and of itself. Knowing that we are
doing well is determined by the way we feel we are treated by the principal.
Although it may seem as favoritism, we look at it as a way to earn the things
we need. If we show her that we do well in our job, she rewards us by approving
our requests, because she knows it will be put to use.
I've somehow managed to be accustomed to the way the school
is being run, however, many are concerned about their fate. I try to insinuate
every time they talk about their performance that unless they are doing
something wrong, or not giving their full effort when performing a task, then
there should be nothing to worry about. This type of leadership benefits my
school because it keeps people on their feet. It gives everyone the opportunity
to bring out their best. Individuals who are punished, are punished for a
reason.
"We will receive not what we idly wish for but what we
justly earn. Our rewards will always be in exact proportion to our service.
" Earl Nightingale
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