Key Difference – Charismatic vs Transformational Leadership   Charismatic leadership and Transformational leadership are two important classifications of leadership between which a key difference can be identified. When speaking of leadership as a whole, this has a deep history. Leadership creates an ambiance for both change and also resistance to change. When focusing on the two leadership styles, the key difference is that while in Charismatic Leadership the leader’s charm and attraction create inspiration and devotion among the followers towards the leader, in Transformational Leadership, change in individuals and social systems are created through a collective vision. This article attempts to clarify the difference between these two terms in detail. What is Charismatic Leadership? Charisma is a gift in view of most people. Charisma is the attraction or charm of a person that can inspire devotion in others. So, arguing it as a gift has some truth. Leadership of this nature can be termed as Charismatic Leadership, where people are inspired to work for the leader based on their devotion towards that individual. Charismatic leaders have followers who admire the leader’s charm and personality. The followers are not attracted by any external power or authority. Charismatic leaders have a clear vision and are willing to take any risk achieve their vision. They exhibit out of ordinary behaviors and are very sensitive to followers’ emotions. They will create a unique position for themselves and will be unchallengeable in their group. Their team or group will be known by their leader’s name. The identity of the group and leader will be inseparable. Further, research has shown there is a strong relation between charismatic leadership and high performance. Also, the followers will be highly satisfied due to the psychological motivation given by their leader. The followers will put more effort in work and will have a high level of respect for their leader. There is a high criticism over charismatic leadership as there is a strong belief that they work for their personal interests more than their followers’ interests. To serve the best interest of an organization, charismatic leaders will not be the best fit they argue. They use their power for personal benefit and to improve their image than the organization. What is Transformational Leadership? Transformational leadership is defined as a leadership approach that causes a change in individuals and social systems. In its purest form, it creates valuable and positive changes among followers with a vision of developing the followers into leaders. The transformational leader believes in their followers to succeed. Transformational leaders connect the followers’ future aspirations with the organizational vision and persuade the followers to achieve the organizational goals to satisfy themselves. They act as role models and inspire the followers. They challenge followers to take greater ownership of their ...

1. Key Difference – Charismatic vs Transformational Leadership
Charismatic leadership and Transformational leadership are two
important classifications of leadership between which a key
difference can be identified. When speaking of leadership as a
whole, this has a deep history. Leadership creates an ambiance
for both change and also resistance to change. When focusing
on the two leadership styles, the key difference is that while in
Charismatic Leadership the leader’s charm and attraction create
inspiration and devotion among the followers towards the
leader, in Transformational Leadership, change in individuals
and social systems are created through a collective vision. This
article attempts to clarify the difference between these two
terms in detail.
What is Charismatic Leadership?
Charisma is a gift in view of most people. Charisma is the
attraction or charm of a person that can inspire devotion in
others. So, arguing it as a gift has some truth. Leadership of this
nature can be termed as Charismatic Leadership, where people
are inspired to work for the leader based on their devotion
towards that individual. Charismatic leaders have followers who
admire the leader’s charm and personality. The followers are
not attracted by any external power or authority.
Charismatic leaders have a clear vision and are willing to take
any risk achieve their vision. They exhibit out of ordinary
behaviors and are very sensitive to followers’ emotions. They
will create a unique position for themselves and will be
unchallengeable in their group. Their team or group will be
known by their leader’s name. The identity of the group and
leader will be inseparable. Further, research has shown there is
a strong relation between charismatic leadership and high
performance. Also, the followers will be highly satisfied due to
the psychological motivation given by their leader. The
followers will put more effort in work and will have a high

2. level of respect for their leader.
There is a high criticism over charismatic leadership as there is
a strong belief that they work for their personal interests more
than their followers’ interests. To serve the best interest of an
organization, charismatic leaders will not be the best fit they
argue. They use their power for personal benefit and to improve
their image than the organization.
What is Transformational Leadership?
Transformational leadership is defined as a leadership approach
that causes a change in individuals and social systems. In its
purest form, it creates valuable and positive changes among
followers with a vision of developing the followers into leaders.
The transformational leader believes in their followers to
succeed. Transformational leaders connect the followers’ future
aspirations with the organizational vision and persuade the
followers to achieve the organizational goals to satisfy
themselves. They act as role models and inspire the followers.
They challenge followers to take greater ownership of their
work. Such leaders understand the followers’ strengths and
weaknesses, so the leader can align them with tasks which will
harness their optimal performance.
Transformational leaders pay attention to the well-being of their
individual followers. They engage with them and communicate
with them on personal issues which persuade followers to feel
positive and partner in the organization’s success. The downside
of transformational leadership is the transformation itself.
Certain times the organization or the people would not want to
transform. At this juncture, the leader will get frustrated and
may lose his vision.
What is the difference between Charismatic and
Transformational Leadership?
Definitions of Charismatic and Transformational Leadership:
Charismatic Leadership: A leadership approach that reins itself
on the leaders charm and attraction which creates inspiration

3. and devotion among the followers towards the leader.
Transformational Leadership: A leadership approach that causes
a change in individuals and social systems through a collective
vision.
Characteristics of Charismatic and Transformational
Leadership:
Origins:
Charismatic Leadership: People believe charismatic leaders are
born and not made.
Transformational Leadership: Transformation leaders are
adaptive leaders and mostly are trained to become leaders.
Focus:
Charismatic Leadership: Charismatic leaders may not want to
change anything in the organization.
Transformational Leadership: Transformational Leaders have a
basic focus of transforming the organization and their followers.
Benefit Sharing:
Charismatic Leadership: Charismatic leaders tend to work more
towards their personal benefit and image building.
Transformational Leadership: Transformational leaders tend to
work more for the betterment of the organization and their
followers.
Succession:
Charismatic Leadership: Charismatic leaders are hard to
replace.
Transformational Leadership: Transformational leaders will be
replaced by the next in line commandment officer in the
organization if they are trained well.
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4. LASELL COLLEGE
OPERATIONS STRATEGY MGMT 707
Ellisson Seafood Company
DECISION TREE Assignment
Ellisson Seafood Company ships fresh seafood to customers in
the local area. The logistics manager has developed 3
alternatives to ship the seafood.
Part A
#1 Each time a shipment is ready, call a common carrier. While
there is no fixed costs the variable cost per shipment is $750.
#2 Enter into a contract with a common carrier. While the
variable cost would be $300 per shipment, the fixed cost would
be $5,000 per year.
#3 Lease their own refrigerated trucks. The fixed cost would be
$21,000 per year and the variable costs would be $50 per
shipment.
Now Ellisson does not know what the number of shipment will
be per year. But a review of past years history provided the
following information:
Part B
Ellisson Seafood does not know how many shipments there will
be per year. However an analysis of the previous years’ data
revealed the following:
Demand
Shipments per year
Probability
Low
30
25%
Medium
50
60%
High
80

5. 15%
Question: Given the costs and probability, which option should
Ellisson select?
A payout table and a decision tree are required for this
assignment.
Hint: Decision tree has 3 main branches each with 3 branches
of their own. The payout table will have 9 columns; Carrier
options, # of shipments, cost per shipment, fixed annual cost,
per shipment cost total per year, combined total costs, %
probability, decision cost and final weighted costs.
REquirements for Powerpoint presentation Management 22
PowerPoint presentation must be a minimum of 10 slides in
length, not counting the title and
reference slides. Additionally, a minimum of three peer-
reviewed or academic resources must be
used. Keep the text on the slides concise, and use the notes
section to fully explain your ideas. All
sources used must be cited and referenced according to APA
style.
Requirements for Management 22 paper
The charismatic
leader will be Nelson Mandela
o Include the following information about the charismatic
leader:
o
2. Describe the five qualities of your selected leader (self-
confident, inspirational, articulate, revolutionary/disruptor,

6. supportive).
2.
2. Predict the possible drawbacks of a charismatic leader.
2.
2. Predict the possible drawbacks of a transformational leader.
2.
2. Reflect on why you selected your charismatic leader and your
biggest takeaway from this assignment.
The transformational leader will be Martin Luther King
o Include the following information about the transformational
leader:
Describe any four of the six qualities that your selected leader
possesses using the framework for analysis of a
transformational leader.
1.Management by exception.
2.Contingent reward.
3. Individualized consideration.
4. Idealized influence.
5.Inspirational commitment.
6. Intellectual stimulation.
3. Is a transformational leader detrimental to an organization or
society? Explain.
3. Reflect on why you selected your transformational leader and
your biggest takeaway from this assignment.