Transformational leaders inspire and elevate followers, transactional leaders focus on exchanges and clear expectations, while laissez-faire leaders adopt a hands-off approach. In a crisis, motivation often hinges on urgency and adaptability. Leaders must inspire confidence, provide clear direction, and foster unity.
**Complete SLP 1 before Case 1**
Session Long Project 1 Resources
360° Feedback -The Ultimate Guide (2023)
Transformational Leadership style: How to Inspire and Motivate (2023)
What Is Transactional Leadership and How Does It Work? (2023)
Laissez-Faire Leadership Style (2023)
Text: 13.8 Transformational, Visionary, and Charismatic Leadership (2023)
How to keep your employees motivated during challenging times (2023)
Gallup Employee Engagement (2023)
Scholarly Readings:
Please go to More > Online Library in the menu options of this class. Copy and paste the journal title Organizational adaptation to working from home in a crisis situation (COVID-19): The interaction between leaders’ openness and followers’ voice into the search bar and you will go to the location to read this journal article.
Organizational adaptation to working from home in a crisis situation (COVID-19): the interaction between leaders’ openness and followers’ voice (2023)
SLP Assignment
Motivation, Feedback, and Crises
Use the assignment-specific template file in the Assignment Expectations section for all Cases and SLPs in this class. The templates are APA-formatted, may contain links and guidance, and include headings for each required section.
The assignment requires research and attribution. It cannot be based on opinion or personal experience. Ensure that you have a finished product that reflects your voice and is properly formatted using APA. No quotations are permitted in this submission.
Leadership Background
Provide an overview of transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles (½ page). Research required.
Feedback and Motivation
Investigate the application of 360-degree feedback within transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles and how they influence motivation (1 ½ pages). Research required.
Motivation in Crisis Situations
Research how motivation strategies adapt during crises—economic downturns, pandemics, and company scandals under transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles (1 ½ pages). Research required.
Be sure to check your paper with Grammarly for Word and make corrections before submission.
This SLP will be written in 3rd person; this means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate. For more information see Differences Between First and Third Person.
No quotations are permitted in this paper. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: Failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” across the grading rubric. This is a professional paper; not a personal one based on feelings.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Use the MGT501 SLP 1 template to create your submission.
- The template is set up in APA 7: double-spacing, font, margins, headings, page breaks, APA help links.
Your submission will include:
- Trident University International’s cover page
- A paper with APA citations (2- to 3-sentence overview, 3 ½ -page body, 2- to 3-sentence conclusion)
- The reference list page in APA format