Daryl is the founder of a successful smartphone application. He is detail-oriented and has high expectations of his employees. He rewards them with bonuses for a job well done, but employees do not know him very well. What kind of leader is Daryl?

A.

charismatic

B.

transactional

C.

situational

D.

transformational

Answer: Daryl is a Transactional Leader.

Explanation:

Transactional leadership or transactional management is a part of a style of leadership that focuses on supervision, organization, and performance it is an integral part of the Full Range Leadership Model.

Transactional leadership is a style of leadership in which leaders promote compliance by followers through both rewards and punishments. Through a rewards and punishments system, transactional leaders are able to keep followers motivated for the short-term.