Perceptual Approach and Transactional Approach-
Examine the following video clip from this week's Instructor Guidance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCXu1EsS988
In this clip, Ed Muzio discusses the Perceptual Leadership Approach. Discuss what value (if any) the Perceptual Approach to leadership could be in resolving conflicts. Identify two main ways in which the Perceptual Approach differs from the Transactional Approach.
Which approach do you prefer to work with as an employee? Which approach would you prefer to utilize as a leader in a group? What lead you to choose your preferences? Explain the advantages and disadvantages to these leadership styles in your response from both perspectives (as employee and leader). Refer to the readings for this week to support your responses as well.
Leadership Theory Paper Milestone: Evaluating Significance-
Review the content requirements for the Leadership Theory Paper. Note that one of the key requirements is that you thoroughly examine the rationale for why each leadership theory/approach is important to the study of leadership psychology and/or the field of organizational psychology.
In this discussion question, take one of the theories you selected for your Leadership Theory Paper and examine the rationale for why the leadership theory/approach is important to the study of leadership psychology and/or the field of organizational psychology. What impact does this theory/approach have on leadership or organizational psychology? What role does it play in the historical timeline of leadership/organizational psychology?