Nothing new under the sun: transformational leadership from a historical perspective
Abstract
Transformational leadership theory is a relatively recent entrant into the realm of management thought. In fact, the majority of this literature has been published in the past 15 years. That being said, the ideas that are central to transformational leadership are not necessarily new. Many of these constructs can be found in the writings of earlier management theorists. The literature indicates that transformational leadership can positively impact on organizational outcomes and employee satisfaction. Without an understanding of its historical roots, however, transformational leadership risks becoming nothing more than the latest “buzzword” for enhancing organizational performance. To fully understand and appreciate the paradigm, one must trace the development of the transformational factors from a historical perspective.
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Citation
Humphreys, J.H. and Einstein, W.O. (2003), "Nothing new under the sun: transformational leadership from a historical perspective", Management Decision, Vol. 41 No. 1, pp. 85-95. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740310452934
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:MCB UP Ltd
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