Team Leadership
MGT 8037
TEAM LEADERSHIP
ASSIGNMENTS 1-4
Prepared by: Anthony Gunther
Student Number: 5014570
Prepared For: Bernadette Lynch
Date Submitted: 04/10/11
Extension Granted: Yes TABLE OF CONTENTS
Annotated Bibliography 5
Reflective Paper 1 8
Reflective Paper 2 12
Reflective Paper 3 16
1. Annotated Bibliography
Source 1:
Hoyt, C.L & Blascovich, J 2003, Transformational and transactional leadership in virtual and physical environments, University of Richmond
This source highlights the differences between transformational and transactional leadership styles. A laboratory experiment was undertaken to show the differences in three different environments; face-to-face, virtual and intercommunication. Results showed that transactional leadership typically showed increases in quantitative output however transformational leadership proved to be more efficient and produce qualitative outputs. This source was chosen as it clearly distinguished the differences between transformational and transactional leadership. It also indicated the different types of outputs generated by the leadership styles and further insight into the best approach for a virtual team leadership; being transformational leadership.
Source 2:
Kozlowski, S.W.J 2006, Enhancing the effectiveness of work groups and teams, Michigan State University, East Lansing
This source provides a detailed overview of the effectiveness of good leadership. Substantial research is provided into different leadership styles and approaches that have been utilized in the past and the constant iterative process that is required to ensure competent leadership is achieved in the future. Kozlowski highlights the importance of leadership and the effect that poor leadership can have on achieving team effectiveness and successful teams. The source provided well rounded coverage of the requirement for leadership and the significance that good leadership plays in
TEAM LEADERSHIP
ASSIGNMENTS 1-4
Prepared by: Anthony Gunther
Student Number: 5014570
Prepared For: Bernadette Lynch
Date Submitted: 04/10/11
Extension Granted: Yes TABLE OF CONTENTS
Annotated Bibliography 5
Reflective Paper 1 8
Reflective Paper 2 12
Reflective Paper 3 16
1. Annotated Bibliography
Source 1:
Hoyt, C.L & Blascovich, J 2003, Transformational and transactional leadership in virtual and physical environments, University of Richmond
This source highlights the differences between transformational and transactional leadership styles. A laboratory experiment was undertaken to show the differences in three different environments; face-to-face, virtual and intercommunication. Results showed that transactional leadership typically showed increases in quantitative output however transformational leadership proved to be more efficient and produce qualitative outputs. This source was chosen as it clearly distinguished the differences between transformational and transactional leadership. It also indicated the different types of outputs generated by the leadership styles and further insight into the best approach for a virtual team leadership; being transformational leadership.
Source 2:
Kozlowski, S.W.J 2006, Enhancing the effectiveness of work groups and teams, Michigan State University, East Lansing
This source provides a detailed overview of the effectiveness of good leadership. Substantial research is provided into different leadership styles and approaches that have been utilized in the past and the constant iterative process that is required to ensure competent leadership is achieved in the future. Kozlowski highlights the importance of leadership and the effect that poor leadership can have on achieving team effectiveness and successful teams. The source provided well rounded coverage of the requirement for leadership and the significance that good leadership plays in
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