ERIC Number: EJ1142294
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-May
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Adaptive or Transactional Leadership in Current Higher Education: A Brief Comparison
Khan, Natalie
International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, v18 n3 p178-183 May 2017
Higher education institutions operate in a complex environment that includes influence from external factors, new technologies for teaching and learning, globalization, and changing student demographics to name a few. Maneuvering such complexity and change requires a leadership strategy that is flexible and supportive. This paper reviews two leadership theories in reference to this need: adaptive leadership theory and transactional leadership theory. Three conceptual categories of environmental readiness, leadership complexity, and followers' motivation are used as points of comparison for each theory. A recommendation is made for leadership strategy in higher education institutions based on this comparison.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Comparative Analysis, Leadership Styles, Social Theories, Environmental Influences, Motivation, Change Strategies, College Administration
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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