A Typology of Destructive Leadership: PseudoTransformational, Laissez-Faire, and Unethical Causal Factors and Predictors

Abstract

There are several permutations of destructive leadership types. Most involve active leadership actions, but some involve passive actions (or lack of leadership). A review of the literature reveals a relative dearth of root causes of destructive leadership type, but a reasonable sampling of causal factors and predictors of destructive leadership results. The author focuses on three relevant and representative destructive leadership types: Pseudotransformational, Laissez-Faire, and Unethical, and scoured the literature for root causes, causal factors, and predictors related to each. He further compared and contrasted these leadership types to differentiate their similarities and differences and discussed the causal factors and predictors associated with the operationalization of these leadership styles.

Citation

Burns, W.A. (2021), "A Typology of Destructive Leadership: PseudoTransformational, Laissez-Faire, and Unethical Causal Factors and Predictors", Camgöz, S.M. and Ekmekci, Ö.T. (Ed.) Destructive Leadership and Management Hypocrisy, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 49-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-180-520211004