Full Range Leadership Model (Bass & Avolio)
FRLM: Transformational Leadership - 4 Is (Idealized Influence A+B, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration)

Full Range Leadership Model (Bass & Avolio) FRLM-Transformational-4Is: Transformational Leadership - The 4 I's (Idealized Influence A+B, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration)

Transformational Leadership - the 4 Is + the most-effective leadership style. (1) IDEALIZED INFLUENCE - ATTRIBUTED (IIA): the SOCIALIZED CHARISMA + moral exemplar perceived by followers; followers attribute extraordinary capabilities + persistence + determination + power-with-restraint to the leader; sometimes called 'charisma' but Bass distinguishes authentic vs pseudo-charisma. (2) IDEALIZED INFLUENCE - BEHAVIOR (IIB): the OBSERVABLE BEHAVIORS demonstrating values + ethical commitment + collective mission + going-beyond-self-interest + role-modelling moral conduct + integrity-under-pressure; the BEHAVIORAL face of the IIA attributions. (3) INSPIRATIONAL MOTIVATION (IM): articulating COMPELLING VISIONS of the future + meaning in work + optimism + enthusiasm + team spirit + symbolic communication; raises followers' awareness of higher-order needs + collective mission. (4) INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION (IS): questioning ASSUMPTIONS + reframing problems + encouraging NEW PERSPECTIVES + creativity + innovation + risk-taking-with-reflection + tolerance for diverse views; avoids public-criticism for divergent thinking. (5) INDIVIDUALIZED CONSIDERATION (IC): treating each follower as a UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL with distinct needs + abilities + aspirations + DEVELOPMENTAL COACHING + mentoring + listening + 2-way communication + delegation + growth opportunities. INTEGRATION: the 4 Is + IC operate together; transformational leaders integrate vision (IM) + values (IIB) + intellectual challenge (IS) + individual development (IC); cross-cultural studies + meta-analyses confirm consistent factor structure.

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  • ARGYRIS-BAI Balancing Advocacy with Inquiry - stating views while genuinely inviting challenge and alternative perspectives
  • ARGYRIS-DL Double-Loop Learning - questioning and modifying underlying assumptions, values, and policies
  • ARGYRIS-TU Theory-in-Use - the theory of action actually governing behavior, often unconscious and different from espoused
  • COSO-IC-CE-01 The organization demonstrates commitment to integrity and ethical values
  • COSO-IC-CE-02 The board demonstrates independence from management and exercises oversight of internal control

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