Question 1

Social identification can be increased by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging followers to emulate the leader as a role model 
B)  skillful use of slogans, symbols, and rituals 
C)  emphasizing the symbolic and ideological aspects of the work 
D)  fostering desired impressions through the use of their own appearance 
A)  encouraging followers to emulate the leader as a role model 
B)  skillful use of slogans, symbols, and rituals 
C)  emphasizing the symbolic and ideological aspects of the work 
D)  fostering desired impressions through the use of their own appearance

Question 2

According to Bass, effective transformational leaders ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  select subordinates who will be loyal and uncritical 
B)  challenge strongly held values of followers to get their attention 
C)  delegate most decisions to individuals or self-managed teams 
D)  use a combination of transformational and transactional behaviors 
A)  select subordinates who will be loyal and uncritical 
B)  challenge strongly held values of followers to get their attention 
C)  delegate most decisions to individuals or self-managed teams 
D)  use a combination of transformational and transactional behaviors

Question 3

Followers who identify with the leader are more likely to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  imitate the leader's behavior 
B)  reject the leader out of fear 
C)  carry out the leader's requests 
D)  make an extra effort to please the leader 
A)  imitate the leader's behavior 
B)  reject the leader out of fear 
C)  carry out the leader's requests 
D)  make an extra effort to please the leader

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important ways charismatics communicate their leadership qualifications and expectations to potential followers, according to Antonakis and colleagues?

Accepted Answer

A)  appealing to follower values 
B)  making a radical vision appear unattainable 
C)  communicating in symbolic ways that are clear and vivid 
D)  displaying emotional conviction and passion for the mission 
A)  appealing to follower values 
B)  making a radical vision appear unattainable 
C)  communicating in symbolic ways that are clear and vivid 
D)  displaying emotional conviction and passion for the mission

Question 5

Charisma is the term used to describe a form of influence based not on tradition or formal authority, but rather on follower perceptions that the leaders is endowed with exceptional qualities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an important behavior in the attribution theory of charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  are usually derived by systematic observation of leaders 
B)  are only minor variations of the same general description 
C)  are important for designing and interpreting research 
D)  are pointless because there is no basis for their verification 
A)  are usually derived by systematic observation of leaders 
B)  are only minor variations of the same general description 
C)  are important for designing and interpreting research 
D)  are pointless because there is no basis for their verification

Question 7

Transformational leadership involves values relevant to the exchange process, such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, and reciprocity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Charismatic leadership is essential for a CEO to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Followers ________ are more responsive to a leader who can explain how the mission of the group or organization is relevant to their core values.

Accepted Answer

A)  who lack a clear self-identity 
B)  with a clear self-concept 
C)  who are confused about their lives 
D)  with high anxiety about their situation 
A)  who lack a clear self-identity 
B)  with a clear self-concept 
C)  who are confused about their lives 
D)  with high anxiety about their situation

Question 10

Which was a suggested guideline for communicating a vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set a concrete deadline for attaining key aspects of the vision. 
B)  Explain in a general way how the vision can be attained. 
C)  Remind followers about difficult obstacles to be overcome. 
D)  Offer incentives to motivate follower commitment to the vision. 
A)  Set a concrete deadline for attaining key aspects of the vision. 
B)  Explain in a general way how the vision can be attained. 
C)  Remind followers about difficult obstacles to be overcome. 
D)  Offer incentives to motivate follower commitment to the vision.

Question 11

Personal identification with the leader is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  equally important for transformational and charismatic leadership 
B)  not important for either transformational or charismatic leadership 
C)  more important for transformational leadership than for charismatic leadership 
D)  more important for charismatic leadership than for transformational leadership 
A)  equally important for transformational and charismatic leadership 
B)  not important for either transformational or charismatic leadership 
C)  more important for transformational leadership than for charismatic leadership 
D)  more important for charismatic leadership than for transformational leadership

Question 12

Laboratory experiments on charismatic leadership ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have not yet been conducted 
B)  were unable to assess the effects on participants of leader behavior 
C)  found that followers are very slow to form impressions of leader charisma 
D)  suggest that followers are highly impacted by leaders' nonverbal expressive behavior 
A)  have not yet been conducted 
B)  were unable to assess the effects on participants of leader behavior 
C)  found that followers are very slow to form impressions of leader charisma 
D)  suggest that followers are highly impacted by leaders' nonverbal expressive behavior

Question 13

Leader optimism and self-confidence are essential to influence others to support the leader's vision, but excessive optimism can cause a failure to recognize flaws in the vision or strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most theories of charismatic and transformational leadership ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize rational processes more than emotional processes 
B)  emphasize emotional processes more than rational processes 
C)  give equal attention to rational and emotional processes 
D)  describe emotional processes and ignore rational processes 
A)  emphasize rational processes more than emotional processes 
B)  emphasize emotional processes more than rational processes 
C)  give equal attention to rational and emotional processes 
D)  describe emotional processes and ignore rational processes

Question 15

An adverse consequence of charismatic leadership, the ________ is a situation in which the followers of charismatic leaders are less likely to openly express their emotions than followers of supportive, noncharismatic leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  awestruck effect 
B)  succession crisis 
C)  emotional contagion 
D)  attributional ambiguity 
A)  awestruck effect 
B)  succession crisis 
C)  emotional contagion 
D)  attributional ambiguity

Question 16

Discuss the relationship between charismatic leadership and crisis situations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following influence processes is LEAST important in theories of charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental compliance 
B)  personal identification 
C)  social identification 
D)  internalization 
A)  instrumental compliance 
B)  personal identification 
C)  social identification 
D)  internalization

Question 18

Charisma is a perpetuating phenomenon via emotional contagion and when the leader departs or dies a successor is likely to provide charismatic leadership in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement comparing transformational and charismatic leadership is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal identification is more important in transformational leadership. 
B)  Situational variables are less important for charismatic leadership. 
C)  Leader articulation of an appealing vision is important in both theories. 
D)  There are no important differences between the two types of leadership. 
A)  Personal identification is more important in transformational leadership. 
B)  Situational variables are less important for charismatic leadership. 
C)  Leader articulation of an appealing vision is important in both theories. 
D)  There are no important differences between the two types of leadership.

Question 20

Leader charisma ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  must be taught 
B)  is something one is either born with or not 
C)  can be improved by training 
D)  cannot be taught 
A)  must be taught 
B)  is something one is either born with or not 
C)  can be improved by training 
D)  cannot be taught

Social identification can be increased by ________.

According to Bass, effective transformational leaders ________.

Followers who identify with the leader are more likely to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important ways charismatics communicate their leadership qualifications and expectations to potential followers, according to Antonakis and colleagues?

Charisma is the term used to describe a form of influence based not on tradition or formal authority, but rather on follower perceptions that the leaders is endowed with exceptional qualities.

Which of the following is NOT an important behavior in the attribution theory of charismatic leadership?

Transformational leadership involves values relevant to the exchange process, such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, and reciprocity.

Charismatic leadership is essential for a CEO to be effective.

Followers ________ are more responsive to a leader who can explain how the mission of the group or organization is relevant to their core values.

Which was a suggested guideline for communicating a vision?

Personal identification with the leader is ________.

Laboratory experiments on charismatic leadership ________.

Leader optimism and self-confidence are essential to influence others to support the leader's vision, but excessive optimism can cause a failure to recognize flaws in the vision or strategy.

Most theories of charismatic and transformational leadership ________.

An adverse consequence of charismatic leadership, the ________ is a situation in which the followers of charismatic leaders are less likely to openly express their emotions than followers of supportive, noncharismatic leaders.

Discuss the relationship between charismatic leadership and crisis situations.

Which of the following influence processes is LEAST important in theories of charismatic leadership?

Charisma is a perpetuating phenomenon via emotional contagion and when the leader departs or dies a successor is likely to provide charismatic leadership in the organization.

Which statement comparing transformational and charismatic leadership is MOST accurate?

Leader charisma ________.

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Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

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Exam 8: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Social identification can be increased by ________.

According to Bass, effective transformational leaders ________.

Followers who identify with the leader are more likely to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important ways charismatics communicate their leadership qualifications and expectations to potential followers, according to Antonakis and colleagues?

Charisma is the term used to describe a form of influence based not on tradition or formal authority, but rather on follower perceptions that the leaders is endowed with exceptional qualities.

Which of the following is NOT an important behavior in the attribution theory of charismatic leadership?

Transformational leadership involves values relevant to the exchange process, such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, and reciprocity.

Charismatic leadership is essential for a CEO to be effective.

Followers ________ are more responsive to a leader who can explain how the mission of the group or organization is relevant to their core values.

Which was a suggested guideline for communicating a vision?

Personal identification with the leader is ________.

Laboratory experiments on charismatic leadership ________.

Leader optimism and self-confidence are essential to influence others to support the leader's vision, but excessive optimism can cause a failure to recognize flaws in the vision or strategy.

Most theories of charismatic and transformational leadership ________.

An adverse consequence of charismatic leadership, the ________ is a situation in which the followers of charismatic leaders are less likely to openly express their emotions than followers of supportive, noncharismatic leaders.

Discuss the relationship between charismatic leadership and crisis situations.

Which of the following influence processes is LEAST important in theories of charismatic leadership?

Charisma is a perpetuating phenomenon via emotional contagion and when the leader departs or dies a successor is likely to provide charismatic leadership in the organization.

Which statement comparing transformational and charismatic leadership is MOST accurate?

Leader charisma ________.

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

Filters