Herschel is a strict, goal-oriented manager. When his team achieves their daily productivity goals he rewards them with long lunches and bonus pay. When his team falls behind, he extends the workday by an hour and cuts lunch by fifteen minutes. What type of leader is Hershel?

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Amari Norman

24 May, 04:02

Herschel is a strict, goal-oriented manager. When his team achieves their daily productivity goals he rewards them with long lunches and bonus pay. When his team falls behind, he extends the workday by an hour and cuts lunch by fifteen minutes. What type of leader is Hershel?

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Tia Gray · Answer 1

Transactional.

Explanation:

Transactional leadership: The term "transactional leadership" is described as one of the different leadership styles whereby a particular leader tends to encourage "compliance" by the different followers via punishments as well as rewards. By following the punishments and rewards system, a transactional leader is capable of keeping the followers motivated under him for a short period.

In the question above, Hershel is a "transactional leader".