week 3

• Describe the origin of transformational leadership.
• Discuss the criticisms, or weaknesses, of transformational leadership theory.
• Analyze the role of transformational leadership in student success.

Case Assignment

Use the readings to write a 3- to 4-page paper (excluding title page and reference list) that includes the following components:

1. Introduction
2. Describe the major components of transformational leadership.
3. Discuss the criticism, or weaknesses, of transformational leadership.
   
    
   • Use the Berkovich (2016) reading to discuss the potential weaknesses of transformational leadership.
4. Reflect on the application of transformational to your current, or future, educational setting.
    
   • Is this theory useful as a leader/manager?
   • Is this theory useful to organizational success or student success?
   • Refer to the Harrison (2011) and Basham (2012) readings to support your discussion.
5. Conclusion