Question 1

Discuss the effects of charismatic leadership on followers.

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Question 2

Transformational leadership focuses largely on follower attributions rather than on the leader's vision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe four key behaviors characteristic of transformational leaders.

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Question 4

Leadership that transcends self-interest to serve the needs of others, by helping them grow professionally and personally is known as:

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A)  servant leadership. 
B)  stewardship. 
C)  charismatic leadership. 
D)  transformational leadership.

Question 5

Charismatic leaders receive their followers' acceptance conditional on receiving some external reward such as money or financial gain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

While there are multiple viewpoints, most theorists view a leader's charisma as a function of followers' perceptions of leader attributes influenced by leader characteristics and behavior, but not by the context.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some scholars refer to transactional leaders as

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A)  charismatic 
B)  managers 
C)  CEOs 
D)  enforcers

Question 8

Explain the difference between transformational and transactional leadership.

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Question 9

Suggested strategies for acquiring charismatic qualities are to develop visionary skills in college courses and to practice being candid and forthright.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Charisma is:

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A)  found in all transformational leaders. 
B)  totally situationally determined. 
C)  relational in nature. 
D)  a psychological phenomenon.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about noncharismatic leaders is NOT true?

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A)  Noncharismatic leaders essentially agree with the status quo and strive to maintain it. 
B)  The behavior of the noncharismatic leader is seen as standard and conforming to existing norms. 
C)  The noncharismatic leader's expertise lies in using available or conventional means to achieve existing goals. 
D)  a, b, and c

Question 12

Negative charismatic leaders emphasize personal identification rather than internalization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A strong emotional attachment and loyalty to a charismatic leader can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on followers. Explain both types of effects on followers.

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Question 14

Think of a leader from your work experience or education who you believe has charisma. Explain why.

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Question 15

At the annual shareholders' meeting, the CEO gave a speech that was described as compelling, eloquent, thoughtful, and challenging. Everyone present felt an emotional connection to the CEO's seemingly unattainable sales goal for the next year. Though some thought the odds of hitting a sales goal that high are maybe 70 percent, the majority of the employees left the meeting very inspired. The CEO's performance matches what characteristic of charismatic leadership?

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A)  vision 
B)  superb communication skills 
C)  self-confidence and moral conviction 
D)  ability to inspire trust 
E)  high risk orientation
F) high energy and action orientation
G) relational power base
H) minimum internal conflict
I) ability to empower others
J) self-promoting personality

Question 16

The hallmark of servant leadership is the desire to help others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The four stage transformation process includes the transformational leader's ability to maintain the status quo.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most leadership theorists today view charisma as

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A)  Born primarily out of stressful situations. 
B)  Primarily the followers' perceptions of leader attributes. 
C)  An ability with which one is born. 
D)  The result of follower attributes influenced by leader characteristics and behavior and by the context.

Question 19

Research suggests that leaders can enhance their charismatic qualities by:

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A)  Develop skills to create a vision. 
B)  taking greater risks. 
C)  Developing an optimistic and energetic personality 
D)  Learning to be direct and unambiguous about issues. 
E)  all of the answers are correct

Question 20

When Ms. McKenzi first became Vice President of the Plastics division, the organizational structure was very centralized and bureaucratic. She decentralized the organization by giving more decision-making latitude to the various departments and providing adequate resources for getting the job done. She has just received a strategic business unit analysis indicating that last month her division had the highest level of productivity in the organization. Ms. McKenzi's actions at the Plastics division represent what characteristic of charismatic leadership?

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A)  vision 
B)  superb communication skills 
C)  self-confidence and moral conviction 
D)  ability to inspire trust 
E)  high risk orientation
F) high energy and action orientation
G) relational power base
H) minimum internal conflict
I) ability to empower others
J) self-promoting personality

Exam 9: Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Discuss the effects of charismatic leadership on followers.

Transformational leadership focuses largely on follower attributions rather than on the leader's vision.

Describe four key behaviors characteristic of transformational leaders.

Leadership that transcends self-interest to serve the needs of others, by helping them grow professionally and personally is known as:

Charismatic leaders receive their followers' acceptance conditional on receiving some external reward such as money or financial gain.

While there are multiple viewpoints, most theorists view a leader's charisma as a function of followers' perceptions of leader attributes influenced by leader characteristics and behavior, but not by the context.

Some scholars refer to transactional leaders as

Explain the difference between transformational and transactional leadership.

Suggested strategies for acquiring charismatic qualities are to develop visionary skills in college courses and to practice being candid and forthright.

Charisma is:

Which of the following statements about noncharismatic leaders is NOT true?

Negative charismatic leaders emphasize personal identification rather than internalization.

A strong emotional attachment and loyalty to a charismatic leader can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on followers. Explain both types of effects on followers.

Think of a leader from your work experience or education who you believe has charisma. Explain why.

The hallmark of servant leadership is the desire to help others.

The four stage transformation process includes the transformational leader's ability to maintain the status quo.

Most leadership theorists today view charisma as

Research suggests that leaders can enhance their charismatic qualities by: