Sir Alex Ferguson: Effective Transformational and Transactional Leader

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Table of Contents
A. Sir Alex Ferguson is Effective because He is a Transformational Leader.................................2
B. Sir Alex Ferguson is Effective because He is a Transactional Leader.......................................2
C. Sir Alex Ferguson is Effective because he is a Transformational Leader Supported by other
Transactional Leaders......................................................................................................................3
D. Sir Alex Ferguson is Effective Because he is a Manager than a Leader....................................4
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A. Sir Alex Ferguson is Effective because He is a Transformational Leader
According to Hamil et al. (2013), Sir Alex Ferguson has been one of the most successful
managers of Manchester United. Under him, the club won every honor related to the game. He
took over the club when it went through one of the lowest phases and fell from its grace without
winning a single title of English league. Sir Alex Ferguson has been effective since he exhibited
the characteristics of a transformational leader which are as follows (Gillet and Vandenberghe
2014):
Provide Clarity of Vision: Like a transformational leader, Alex Ferguson had the vision
of determining the achievements of the club and the ability of clearly communicating the vision
such that everyone is able to understand the needs for achieving the vision.
Possess Enough Courage: Alex Ferguson had enough courage, willingness in
undertaking newer challenges, calculated risk and tougher decisions. Like a transformational
leader, he also possessed the courage of creating a vision thereby making difficult decision in
achieving the vision.
Adoption of Self Management: Transformational leaders do not require much direction
from the others and are able effectively manage themselves. Alex Ferguson like
Transformational leaders had enough internal motivation for directing the Club towards the
appropriate path. The leaders are usually in love with their doings and their values aligned with
the organization they lead.