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The Transformational and transactional leadership: Mary Kay Ash

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Please help answer the following questions regarding leadership in business.

In what way does Mary Kay Ash display one or more of the factors of transformational and transactional leadership?

What could have been done to improve her style of leadership?

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This solution helps answer a question regarding Mary Kay Ash's leadership. Concepts discussed include her style of leadership and what could have been done to improve it. The explanation is given in 368 words.

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Mary Kay was an excellent businessperson who understood the value of her product and her people. She set goals and made them happen using a combination of leadership styles. Her transactional leadership style proved she knew how to set goals, for herself and others, and move forward with rewards. Mary Kay was a transformational leader as well. She adapted to situations and events on a regular basis, including changes in the cosmetics industry, changes in scientific study, and changes in business and her business.

Mary Kay appreciated input, another ...

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