Question 1

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 B

Question 2

Which of the following is not a transformational behavior according to Bass?

Accepted Answer

A) individualized consideration 
B) intellectual stimulation 
C) contingent reward behavior 
D) inspirational motivation 
A) individualized consideration 
B) intellectual stimulation 
C) contingent reward behavior 
D) inspirational motivation C

Question 3

Descriptive research on narcissistic charismatics found that they are most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  take the time to guide and facilitate the implementation of their vision in the organization 
B) press ahead in a persistent quest to attain their vision despite setbacks or negative evidence 
C) give recognition to followers who make important contributions to the attainment of the vision 
D) plan carefully for a successor qualified to protect the vision after the leader departs 
A)  take the time to guide and facilitate the implementation of their vision in the organization 
B) press ahead in a persistent quest to attain their vision despite setbacks or negative evidence 
C) give recognition to followers who make important contributions to the attainment of the vision 
D) plan carefully for a successor qualified to protect the vision after the leader departs B

Question 4

Which of the following is not likely to be a negative consequence for a charismatic leader?

Accepted Answer

A) overconfidence and risky decisions result in poor outcomes 
B) excessive empowerment of followers creates confusion 
C) power is misused by the leader to gain personal benefits 
D) polarization and conflict occurs among organization members 
A) overconfidence and risky decisions result in poor outcomes 
B) excessive empowerment of followers creates confusion 
C) power is misused by the leader to gain personal benefits 
D) polarization and conflict occurs among organization members

Question 5

Which is not a recommended guideline for transformational leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) ask followers to trust the leader's exceptional ability 
B) act confident and optimistic when setbacks occur 
C) lead by example to model effective behavior 
D) use dramatic, symbolic actions to emphasize key values 
A) ask followers to trust the leader's exceptional ability 
B) act confident and optimistic when setbacks occur 
C) lead by example to model effective behavior 
D) use dramatic, symbolic actions to emphasize key values

Question 6

According to Conger and Kanungo,attributions of charisma are least likely for a leader who:

Accepted Answer

A) creates dissatisfaction with current conditions 
B) makes personal sacrifices to achieve the vision 
C) acts in conventional ways to achieve the vision 
D) recognizes opportunities to make successful changes 
A) creates dissatisfaction with current conditions 
B) makes personal sacrifices to achieve the vision 
C) acts in conventional ways to achieve the vision 
D) recognizes opportunities to make successful changes

Question 7

What conclusion is best supported in the case study by Roberts of a school administrator?

Accepted Answer

A) followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses unconventional behavior and enthusiastic visioning to deal successfully with a crisis 
B) followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses an unconventional approach in a crisis, regardless of the outcome 
C) followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses unconventional behavior and enthusiastic visioning, regardless of whether there is a crisis 
D) charisma is unlikely to be attributed to any new leader in a highly bureaucratic organization, regardless of the situation 
A) followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses unconventional behavior and enthusiastic visioning to deal successfully with a crisis 
B) followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses an unconventional approach in a crisis, regardless of the outcome 
C) followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses unconventional behavior and enthusiastic visioning, regardless of whether there is a crisis 
D) charisma is unlikely to be attributed to any new leader in a highly bureaucratic organization, regardless of the situation

Question 8

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 9

According to Shamir,the vision articulated by charismatic leaders emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

A) specific, challenging performance objectives 
B) tangible benefits that justify exceptional follower effort 
C) symbolic and expressive aspects of the work itself 
D) factual evidence about the feasibility of the objectives 
A) specific, challenging performance objectives 
B) tangible benefits that justify exceptional follower effort 
C) symbolic and expressive aspects of the work itself 
D) factual evidence about the feasibility of the objectives

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) developing subordinate skills 
B) acting in unconventional ways 
C) making self sacrifices to achieve the vision 
D) expressing optimism about the future 
A) developing subordinate skills 
B) acting in unconventional ways 
C) making self sacrifices to achieve the vision 
D) expressing optimism about the future

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Which statement about transformational and charismatic leadership is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) both types of leadership involve the same underlying processes 
B) both type of leadership are effective in any situation 
C) charismatic leaders are more effective in business organizations 
D) charismatic leaders are less common in business organizations 
A) both types of leadership involve the same underlying processes 
B) both type of leadership are effective in any situation 
C) charismatic leaders are more effective in business organizations 
D) charismatic leaders are less common in business organizations

Question 14

Charismatic leadership is best understood by examining:

Accepted Answer

A) leader characteristics such as traits and behavior 
B) leader and subordinate characteristics 
C) leader and situational characteristics 
D) leader, subordinate, and situational characteristics 
A) leader characteristics such as traits and behavior 
B) leader and subordinate characteristics 
C) leader and situational characteristics 
D) leader, subordinate, and situational characteristics

Question 15

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 16

Personal identification with the leader:

Accepted Answer

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

Which was a suggested guideline for communicating a vision?

Which of the following is not a transformational behavior according to Bass?

Descriptive research on narcissistic charismatics found that they are most likely to:

Which of the following is not likely to be a negative consequence for a charismatic leader?

Which is not a recommended guideline for transformational leadership?

According to Conger and Kanungo,attributions of charisma are least likely for a leader who:

What conclusion is best supported in the case study by Roberts of a school administrator?

Which statement comparing transformational and charismatic leadership is most accurate?

According to Shamir,the vision articulated by charismatic leaders emphasizes:

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

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

According to Bass,effective transformational leaders:

Which statement about transformational and charismatic leadership is most accurate?

Charismatic leadership is best understood by examining:

Most theories of charismatic and transformational leadership:

Personal identification with the leader:

The Nature of Leadership

The Nature of Managerial Work

Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior

Leading Change in Organizations

Participative Leadership and Empowerment

Managerial Traits and Skills

Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership

Power and Influence

Dyadic and Follower-Based Models of Leadership

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership by Top Executives

Ethical,servant,spiritual,and Authentic Leadership

Gender,diversity,and Cross-Cultural Leadership

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

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Exam 12: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Which was a suggested guideline for communicating a vision?

Which of the following is not a transformational behavior according to Bass?

Descriptive research on narcissistic charismatics found that they are most likely to:

Which of the following is not likely to be a negative consequence for a charismatic leader?

Which is not a recommended guideline for transformational leadership?

According to Conger and Kanungo,attributions of charisma are least likely for a leader who:

What conclusion is best supported in the case study by Roberts of a school administrator?

Which statement comparing transformational and charismatic leadership is most accurate?

According to Shamir,the vision articulated by charismatic leaders emphasizes:

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

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

According to Bass,effective transformational leaders:

Which statement about transformational and charismatic leadership is most accurate?

Charismatic leadership is best understood by examining:

Most theories of charismatic and transformational leadership:

Personal identification with the leader:

The Nature of Leadership

The Nature of Managerial Work

Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior

Leading Change in Organizations

Participative Leadership and Empowerment

Managerial Traits and Skills

Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership

Power and Influence

Dyadic and Follower-Based Models of Leadership

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership by Top Executives

Ethical,servant,spiritual,and Authentic Leadership

Gender,diversity,and Cross-Cultural Leadership

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

Filters