Question 1

Personal power that comes from overcoming inner conflict is:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-belief 
B)  legacy 
C)  cultural heritage 
D)  values 
A)  self-belief 
B)  legacy 
C)  cultural heritage 
D)  values A

Question 2

Identify a leader from your past or current employment that you believe is or was a charismatic leader. Which of the characteristics described in the text did he or she possess? Support your answer.

Accepted Answer

One leader from my past employment who I believe was a charismatic leader is my former manager, Sarah. She possessed several characteristics described in the text that made her a charismatic leader.

Firstly, Sarah had a strong vision and was able to communicate it effectively to her team. She was able to inspire and motivate us by painting a clear picture of the future and how we could contribute to it. Her passion for the company's mission and goals was contagious, and it made us want to work hard to achieve them.

Secondly, Sarah had excellent communication skills. She was able to connect with each team member on a personal level and make us feel valued and heard. She was a great listener and always made time for us, which created a positive and supportive work environment.

Additionally, Sarah had a magnetic personality and was able to build strong relationships with her team. She was approachable, empathetic, and had a great sense of humor, which made her very likable. Her ability to connect with people on an emotional level and make them feel important was a key factor in her charismatic leadership.

Overall, Sarah possessed the key characteristics of a charismatic leader as described in the text, and her leadership style had a significant impact on the team's morale and performance.

Question 3

Leader role modeling may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  high energy 
B)  risky behavior 
C)  personal sacrifices 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  high energy 
B)  risky behavior 
C)  personal sacrifices 
D)  all of the answers are correct D

Question 4

The transformational manager-follower relationship is one of mutual stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

APPLYING THE CONCEPT
-A manager believes that it is important to monitor demographics in other to make sure the organization's products continue to satisfy target customers. This manager's mindset is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational leadership 
B)  transactional leadership 
A)  transformational leadership 
B)  transactional leadership

Question 6

Charismatic leaders communicate through all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  metaphors 
B)  stories 
C)  policies 
D)  inspirational speeches 
A)  metaphors 
B)  stories 
C)  policies 
D)  inspirational speeches

Question 7

The leader's personal meaning is linked to charismatic leadership through:

Accepted Answer

A)  follower participation 
B)  the leader's expertise 
C)  the leader's position 
D)  the leader's behavior 
A)  follower participation 
B)  the leader's expertise 
C)  the leader's position 
D)  the leader's behavior

Question 8

Charismatic leaders:

Accepted Answer

A)  see the gap between the status quo and their vision 
B)  role model 
C)  take a realistic look at resource needs 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  see the gap between the status quo and their vision 
B)  role model 
C)  take a realistic look at resource needs 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 9

Followers are encouraged by charismatic leaders to:

Accepted Answer

A)  question the vision 
B)  think clearly about their contributions 
C)  unconditionally trust the vision 
D)  challenge the goal 
A)  question the vision 
B)  think clearly about their contributions 
C)  unconditionally trust the vision 
D)  challenge the goal

Question 10

Personal meaning is knowing who you are based on your lifespan of experiences, motivation states, and action orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

APPLYING THE CONCEPT
-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?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 12

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

Accepted Answer

One leader who I believe has charisma is

Question 13

Explain how your present/past leader did, or did not, use stewardship and servant leadership.

Accepted Answer

In my past experience, I have had leader

Question 14

Identify a leader you have worked with or currently work with who you think has charismatic potential. Describe one trait or characteristic of this individual that, if developed, can transform him or her into an effective charismatic leader.

Accepted Answer

One leader I have worked with who I beli

Question 15

APPLYING THE CONCEPT
-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?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

APPLYING THE CONCEPT
-Many who have worked with Bob, say he very charismatic. On his first day on the job as manager of the shipping and receiving department, Bob learns that the group has been debating the solution to a problem and has yet to arrive at a consensus. Some members think that a committee should be formed to come up with a final solution. Bob's immediate reaction is not in favor of such an idea. He indicates that he does not think a committee is needed. Within a short time of reviewing proposed solutions, Bob selects a plan and urges the group to start implementing it right away rather than waste any more time talking about it. This behavior describes what characteristic of a charismatic leader?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 17

Charismatic leaders are often constrained by the resources available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The transformational manager-follower relationship is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual consideration 
B)  inspiration 
C)  intellectual stimulation 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  individual consideration 
B)  inspiration 
C)  intellectual stimulation 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 19

One of the four behavioral variables of charisma is vision articulation and role-modeling behavior of the leader. Describe the four recommended steps to effective vision articulation mentioned in the text.

Accepted Answer

The four recommended steps to effectivel

Question 20

Transformational leaders can emerge from different levels of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Personal power that comes from overcoming inner conflict is:

Identify a leader from your past or current employment that you believe is or was a charismatic leader. Which of the characteristics described in the text did he or she possess? Support your answer.

Leader role modeling may include:

The transformational manager-follower relationship is one of mutual stimulation.

APPLYING THE CONCEPT -A manager believes that it is important to monitor demographics in other to make sure the organization's products continue to satisfy target customers. This manager's mindset is characteristic of:

Charismatic leaders communicate through all of the following EXCEPT:

The leader's personal meaning is linked to charismatic leadership through:

Charismatic leaders:

Followers are encouraged by charismatic leaders to:

Personal meaning is knowing who you are based on your lifespan of experiences, motivation states, and action orientation.

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

Explain how your present/past leader did, or did not, use stewardship and servant leadership.

Identify a leader you have worked with or currently work with who you think has charismatic potential. Describe one trait or characteristic of this individual that, if developed, can transform him or her into an effective charismatic leader.

Charismatic leaders are often constrained by the resources available.

The transformational manager-follower relationship is characterized by:

One of the four behavioral variables of charisma is vision articulation and role-modeling behavior of the leader. Describe the four recommended steps to effective vision articulation mentioned in the text.

Transformational leaders can emerge from different levels of the organization.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leaderfollower Relations

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Leadership of Culture and Diversity, and the Learning Organization

Strategic Leadership and Managing Crises and Change

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Exam 9: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Personal power that comes from overcoming inner conflict is:

Identify a leader from your past or current employment that you believe is or was a charismatic leader. Which of the characteristics described in the text did he or she possess? Support your answer.

Leader role modeling may include:

The transformational manager-follower relationship is one of mutual stimulation.

APPLYING THE CONCEPT -A manager believes that it is important to monitor demographics in other to make sure the organization's products continue to satisfy target customers. This manager's mindset is characteristic of:

Charismatic leaders communicate through all of the following EXCEPT:

The leader's personal meaning is linked to charismatic leadership through:

Charismatic leaders:

Followers are encouraged by charismatic leaders to:

Personal meaning is knowing who you are based on your lifespan of experiences, motivation states, and action orientation.

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

Explain how your present/past leader did, or did not, use stewardship and servant leadership.

Identify a leader you have worked with or currently work with who you think has charismatic potential. Describe one trait or characteristic of this individual that, if developed, can transform him or her into an effective charismatic leader.

Charismatic leaders are often constrained by the resources available.

The transformational manager-follower relationship is characterized by:

One of the four behavioral variables of charisma is vision articulation and role-modeling behavior of the leader. Describe the four recommended steps to effective vision articulation mentioned in the text.

Transformational leaders can emerge from different levels of the organization.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leaderfollower Relations

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Leadership of Culture and Diversity, and the Learning Organization

Strategic Leadership and Managing Crises and Change

Filters