Transactional Leadership

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Hi everyone,

How would transactional leadership be useful in the healthcare setting?

[emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

Not doing your homework for you. What do you think?

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This was not an attempt to get someone to do homework for me; I was just having difficulty in coming up with examples. I would think it would be useful during some sort of crisis, when clear directions need to be carried out to the staff.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

Could you tell us what you know about transactional leadership, so we can have a more two-sided conversation?

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Could you tell us what you know about transactional leadership, so we can have a more two-sided conversation?

Well, I know it is largely based on a system of rewards and punishments.

Leaders reward followers for acceptable performance and deliver consequences to those who perform below than expected. This is beneficial to workers who are motivated by extrinsic rewards.

I also know the following:

The leader sets expectations/ goals and rules for the staff, and the staff is expected to follow these.

The leader strives to increase efficiency, rather than growth in the workplace.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

Well, I know it is largely based on a system of rewards and punishments.

Leaders reward followers for acceptable performance and deliver consequences to those who perform below than expected. This is beneficial to workers who are motivated by extrinsic rewards.

I also know the following:

The leader sets expectations/ goals and rules for the staff, and the staff is expected to follow these.

The leader strives to increase efficiency, rather than growth in the workplace.

Ok, then. How do you see this as being (or not being) effective or useful in healthcare settings? Then perhaps some folks can say how/if it worked where they are.

You first.

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Ok, then. How do you see this as being (or not being) effective or useful in healthcare settings? Then perhaps some folks can say how/if it worked where they are.

You first.

I would say that this type of leadership is helpful when directing inexperienced/new staff, who may need a bit of structure when starting out. Like I mentioned above, I believe that this style would also be useful when responding to a crisis. Depending on the type of crisis, tasks may have to be done/carried out a certain way to ensure efficient response to the situation and patient safety.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

OK, then, you have just outlined your essay. Well done.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

Seriously, GrnTea, I would so love to be your student.

You are kind to say so. I'll be here until, well, I'm not. So in a way, you can be if you choose.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

Sure. My specialty. :)