Is transformational leader ship more effective when it is provide d by team lead er s w ho
are older than the other team member s? Examining this hither to unexplored question
could yield further important insights into the conditions under which transformational
leader ship is likely to have the most advantageous effects on team performance.
Moreover, it could identifyan aspect that war rants consideration in finding an optimal fit
between a lead er’s behaviours and his or her group of follower s.