Graduation Year
Spring 2013
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Ronald Riggio
Rights Information
© 2013 Jasaswi Nayudu
Abstract
This paper will evaluate transformational leadership theory and literature, in order to reconsider it in the context of today’s world, and to make it more pertinent to the creation of positive change in today’s society. This analysis is divided into five main sections. Section 1 presents new models of transformational leadership. Section 2 presents new methods of measurement of the theory. Section 3 provides insight into transformational leaders’ roles in combating pressing social problems. Section 4 presents a review and analysis of women’s unique style of leadership. Section 5 presents a case study of President Obama as a quintessential transformational leader of the modern world. Ultimately, this paper will propose a model consisting of the key characteristics today’s transformational leader should possess in order to increase the efficacy of his or her leadership.
Recommended Citation
Nayudu, Jasaswi, "Transformational Leadership in an Era of Change: An Evaluation of Theory and Literature" (2013). CMC Senior Theses. 657.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/657
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
Comments
This paper will evaluate transformational leadership theory and literature, in order to reconsider it in the context of today’s world, and to make it more pertinent to the creation of positive change in today’s society. This analysis is divided into five main sections. Section 1 presents new models of transformational leadership. Section 2 presents new methods of measurement of the theory. Section 3 provides insight into transformational leaders’ roles in combating pressing social problems. Section 4 presents a review and analysis of women’s unique style of leadership. Section 5 presents a case study of President Obama as a quintessential transformational leader of the modern world. Ultimately, this paper will propose a model consisting of the key characteristics today’s transformational leader should possess in order to increase the efficacy of his or her leadership.