Question 1

A leader who is a socialized charismatic is likely to:

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A)  pursue goals that fulfill the needs of group members. 
B)  push away other people based on annoying personal characteristics. 
C)  rule with an iron hand. 
D)  rely on cognitive skills to impress people. 
A)  pursue goals that fulfill the needs of group members. 
B)  push away other people based on annoying personal characteristics. 
C)  rule with an iron hand. 
D)  rely on cognitive skills to impress people.

Question 2

Brain research about being a visionary suggests that visionaries in contrast to non-visionaries:

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A)  use their brains differently. 
B)  are less intelligent. 
C)  have less capacity for visual processing. 
D)  show less brain activity. 
A)  use their brains differently. 
B)  are less intelligent. 
C)  have less capacity for visual processing. 
D)  show less brain activity.

Question 3

Brain research suggests that people who are perceived to be visionaries use their brains differently than do non-visionaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Richard, the CEO of an oil and gas exploration company, indulges in excessive risk taking behavior and adopts unconventional strategies to achieve higher profits. Though it helped him initially to acquire quick wealth and fame, it becomes unsustainable for him to latch on to the same strategy for long. If you were Richard's advisor, what would you suggest to Richard if he wants to be considered a charismatic leader?

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As a leader, Richard seems to have emb

Question 5

Max wants to develop a personal brand, so he

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A)  develops a second identity on the Internet. 
B)  attempts to wear as much clothing of the same brand as feasible. 
C)  gives himself a nick name such as "Corporate Warrior Max." 
D)  studies his basket of personal strengths. 
A)  develops a second identity on the Internet. 
B)  attempts to wear as much clothing of the same brand as feasible. 
C)  gives himself a nick name such as "Corporate Warrior Max." 
D)  studies his basket of personal strengths.

Question 6

Which one of the following is the least typical characteristic of a transformational leader?

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A)  low standing on moral reasoning 
B)  encouraging personal development of staff 
C)  practicing empowerment 
D)  charisma 
A)  low standing on moral reasoning 
B)  encouraging personal development of staff 
C)  practicing empowerment 
D)  charisma

Question 7

Melissa wants to bring about transformations in her organization. Which one of the following would be the best recommendation for her?

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A)  Get people to develop a short-term perspective. 
B)  Help people understand the need for change. 
C)  Commit people to slightly better than average performance. 
D)  Get people to think in terms of self-interest. 
A)  Get people to develop a short-term perspective. 
B)  Help people understand the need for change. 
C)  Commit people to slightly better than average performance. 
D)  Get people to think in terms of self-interest.

Question 8

Courtney is the finance head of a tourism company. Recognizing that the company is hard-pressed financially, she decides to cancel the projects that are riskier in nature, and concentrate more on developing its reliable projects. Which of the following strategies has been adopted by Courtney?

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A)  Romanticizing risk 
B)  Creating a vision for the organization 
C)  Developing a personal brand and building trust 
D)  Concentrating resources on areas that need the most change 
A)  Romanticizing risk 
B)  Creating a vision for the organization 
C)  Developing a personal brand and building trust 
D)  Concentrating resources on areas that need the most change

Question 9

A study indicated that transformational leadership of teams influenced work group effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A major concern about charismatic leadership is that

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A)  there are not enough job openings for all the charismatic leaders. 
B)  charismatic leaders are not usually as effective as non-charismatic leaders. 
C)  group members sometimes follow a charismatic leader down an unethical path. 
D)  charismatic leaders place unreasonable expectations on group members. 
A)  there are not enough job openings for all the charismatic leaders. 
B)  charismatic leaders are not usually as effective as non-charismatic leaders. 
C)  group members sometimes follow a charismatic leader down an unethical path. 
D)  charismatic leaders place unreasonable expectations on group members.

Question 11

A recommended way of enhancing your charisma is to make others feel unimportant so you will appear strong in contrast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Chandler is the head of a pulp and fibre manufacturing company. Despite his keen interest in closing a deal with a distributor in a developing country, he is convinced of the emerging surveys that show a lack of demand for the company's products. Hence, he decides to drop the project in spite of his personal interest. This shows that Chandler is:

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A)  a personalized charismatic. 
B)  lacks confidence. 
C)  sensibly persistent. 
D)  pessimistic. 
A)  a personalized charismatic. 
B)  lacks confidence. 
C)  sensibly persistent. 
D)  pessimistic.

Question 13

An essential part of being a charismatic and transformational leader is to offer constituents a vision of the future.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A vision deals mostly with:

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A)  a forecast of future business conditions. 
B)  seeing clearly what needs to be done to fix organizational problems. 
C)  the ability to imagine different and better conditions and the ways to achieve them. 
D)  finding creative ways to reward organizational members. 
A)  a forecast of future business conditions. 
B)  seeing clearly what needs to be done to fix organizational problems. 
C)  the ability to imagine different and better conditions and the ways to achieve them. 
D)  finding creative ways to reward organizational members.

Question 15

A synthesis of studies showed that laissez-faire leadership is more likely to produce positive results for the organization than is transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A recommended strategy for a transformational leader attempting to help a troubled organization is to concentrate resources where

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A)  good results will bring him or her the most publicity. 
B)  change is needed the most and the potential payoff is big. 
C)  subordinates will be surprised. 
D)  promises have been broken in the past. 
A)  good results will bring him or her the most publicity. 
B)  change is needed the most and the potential payoff is big. 
C)  subordinates will be surprised. 
D)  promises have been broken in the past.

Question 17

An effective strategy for a transformational leader is to concentrate resources on the areas most in need of change and with the biggest possible payoff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A socialized charismatic leader is concerned primarily with using power for the good of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The concept of leadership polarity suggests that group members

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A)  tend to intensely like or dislike leaders. 
B)  prefer opposite traits in the same leader. 
C)  prefer leaders much like themselves. 
D)  prefer leaders quite opposite to themselves. 
A)  tend to intensely like or dislike leaders. 
B)  prefer opposite traits in the same leader. 
C)  prefer leaders much like themselves. 
D)  prefer leaders quite opposite to themselves.

Question 20

One technique a leader uses to bring about transformations is to get people:

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A)  focused on minor satisfactions. 
B)  not to worry that the organization's future is threatened. 
C)  to accept early retirement, if appropriate. 
D)  to look beyond self-interest. 
A)  focused on minor satisfactions. 
B)  not to worry that the organization's future is threatened. 
C)  to accept early retirement, if appropriate. 
D)  to look beyond self-interest.

A leader who is a socialized charismatic is likely to:

Brain research about being a visionary suggests that visionaries in contrast to non-visionaries:

Brain research suggests that people who are perceived to be visionaries use their brains differently than do non-visionaries.

Max wants to develop a personal brand, so he

Which one of the following is the least typical characteristic of a transformational leader?

Melissa wants to bring about transformations in her organization. Which one of the following would be the best recommendation for her?

Courtney is the finance head of a tourism company. Recognizing that the company is hard-pressed financially, she decides to cancel the projects that are riskier in nature, and concentrate more on developing its reliable projects. Which of the following strategies has been adopted by Courtney?

A study indicated that transformational leadership of teams influenced work group effectiveness.

A major concern about charismatic leadership is that

A recommended way of enhancing your charisma is to make others feel unimportant so you will appear strong in contrast.

An essential part of being a charismatic and transformational leader is to offer constituents a vision of the future.

A vision deals mostly with:

A synthesis of studies showed that laissez-faire leadership is more likely to produce positive results for the organization than is transformational leadership.

A recommended strategy for a transformational leader attempting to help a troubled organization is to concentrate resources where

An effective strategy for a transformational leader is to concentrate resources on the areas most in need of change and with the biggest possible payoff.

A socialized charismatic leader is concerned primarily with using power for the good of other people.

The concept of leadership polarity suggests that group members

One technique a leader uses to bring about transformations is to get people:

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Exam 3: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

A leader who is a socialized charismatic is likely to:

Brain research about being a visionary suggests that visionaries in contrast to non-visionaries:

Brain research suggests that people who are perceived to be visionaries use their brains differently than do non-visionaries.

Max wants to develop a personal brand, so he

Which one of the following is the least typical characteristic of a transformational leader?

Melissa wants to bring about transformations in her organization. Which one of the following would be the best recommendation for her?

Courtney is the finance head of a tourism company. Recognizing that the company is hard-pressed financially, she decides to cancel the projects that are riskier in nature, and concentrate more on developing its reliable projects. Which of the following strategies has been adopted by Courtney?

A study indicated that transformational leadership of teams influenced work group effectiveness.

A major concern about charismatic leadership is that

A recommended way of enhancing your charisma is to make others feel unimportant so you will appear strong in contrast.

An essential part of being a charismatic and transformational leader is to offer constituents a vision of the future.

A vision deals mostly with:

A synthesis of studies showed that laissez-faire leadership is more likely to produce positive results for the organization than is transformational leadership.

A recommended strategy for a transformational leader attempting to help a troubled organization is to concentrate resources where

An effective strategy for a transformational leader is to concentrate resources on the areas most in need of change and with the biggest possible payoff.

A socialized charismatic leader is concerned primarily with using power for the good of other people.

The concept of leadership polarity suggests that group members

One technique a leader uses to bring about transformations is to get people:

The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Traits Motives and Characteristics of Leaders

Leadership Behaviors Attitudes and Styles

Contingency and Situational Leadership

Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Power Politics and Leadership

Influence Tactics of Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Motivation and Coaching Skills

Creativity Innovation and Leadership

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership

Leadership Development and Succession

Filters