Transformational leadership and transactional leadership styles: systematic review of literature

The significance of some factors related to leadership styles remains a critical supportive element in an organization. The absence of these factors might negatively affect deliverables. This study aims to systematically review the literature on transformational leadership styles and transactional leadership styles in an organization. The data for the paper were from the available web of knowledge literature on transformational leadership styles and transactional leadership styles. Google Scholar discovered 19,600 results, reviewed articles 1,770 results, and only 780 results for sort by relevance. The researchers selected 50 articles from among 155 papers uncovered in the databases and somehow related to the object of study. The systematic review research appraised articles from 2019 focusing on the components of transformational leadership and transactional leadership styles. Overall systematic literature review showed that transformational leadership encourages higher levels of innovation and creativity measured by divergent thinking among group members. On the other hand, the ability of leaders to properly implement transformational and transactional leadership styles can lead to higher followers’ trust in the leaders.