Question 1

Transformational leaders are brought into an organization to keep the status quo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People are born with charisma,it is impossible to acquire or enhance your charismatic qualities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Two basic differences between charismatic and transformational leadership theories are the qualities that describe the two types of leaders and the influencing behaviors they exhibit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

One leader from my past employment that

Question 5

Our leader,who is very charismatic,has somehow convinced every one of us that we can do anything if only we believe in ourselves.Which of the following effects are illustrated in this example?

Accepted Answer

A) followers are inspired by the "rightness" of the vision and a strong bond develops 
B) unconditional acceptance of the leader 
C) increased follower self-confidence and self-efficacy 
D) follower acceptance of higher or challenging goals 
E) increase in followers' organizational citizenship behavior
F)tendency of followers to assume greater risk
G)strong loyalty and obedience to the leader
H)increased follower motivation to set or aim for higher goals
I)follower desire to align their beliefs, self-concept, cognitions, and values with those of the leader 
A) followers are inspired by the "rightness" of the vision and a strong bond develops 
B) unconditional acceptance of the leader 
C) increased follower self-confidence and self-efficacy 
D) follower acceptance of higher or challenging goals 
E) increase in followers' organizational citizenship behavior
F)tendency of followers to assume greater risk
G)strong loyalty and obedience to the leader
H)increased follower motivation to set or aim for higher goals
I)follower desire to align their beliefs, self-concept, cognitions, and values with those of the leader

Question 6

Charismatic people are direct rather than indirect in their approach,so that there is no ambiguity about their position on issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Though charismatic and transformational leadership theories are about change,not all transformational leaders are charismatic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_________ is the degree to which people's lives make emotional sense and to which the demands confronted by them are conceived as being worthy of their energy and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) Stewardship 
B) Personal meaning 
C) Servant leadership 
D) Vision 
A) Stewardship 
B) Personal meaning 
C) Servant leadership 
D) Vision

Question 9

The locus of charismatic leadership focuses on one qustion:

Accepted Answer

A) How can one acquire charisma? 
B) How can one improve their charisma? 
C) What is the basis of charisma? 
D) Is charisma good or bad? 
A) How can one acquire charisma? 
B) How can one improve their charisma? 
C) What is the basis of charisma? 
D) Is charisma good or bad?

Question 10

Transactional leaders are more likely than their transformational or charismatic counterparts to challenge followers to think "outside of the box."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Transformational leaders are viewed as visionaries while transactional leaders are viewed as task and reward oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A primary difference between a charismatic and transformational leader is that the former articulates a visions of the future that is better than the present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Max Weber used the term "charisma" to explain a form of influence based on:

Accepted Answer

A) traditional authority systems. 
B) follower perceptions. 
C) leader-member exchange. 
D) legal-rational authority systems. 
A) traditional authority systems. 
B) follower perceptions. 
C) leader-member exchange. 
D) legal-rational authority systems.

Question 14

Max Weber used the term "charisma" to explain a form of influence based on traditional or legal?rational authority systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Personalized charismatic leaders use rewards and punishment to manipulate and control followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Charismatic leaders are most often likely to use a(n)____ power base.

Accepted Answer

A) relational 
B) coercive 
C) positional 
D) emotional 
A) relational 
B) coercive 
C) positional 
D) emotional

Question 17

Helping others discover their inner spirit is an example of a servant leader's role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Transformational leadership is also referred to contingent reward leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Charisma is defined as a social construct between leader and follower,in which the leader offers a transformative vision and then convinces followers to accept this vision not because of its rational likelihood of success,but because of their implicit belief in the extraordinary qualities of the leader..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You work in an organization where information is restricted and only used to preserve the image of the leader or to exaggerate external threats to the organization. Which of the following best describes your leader?

Accepted Answer

A) socialized charismatic leader 
B) personalized charismatic leader 
A) socialized charismatic leader 
B) personalized charismatic leader

Transformational leaders are brought into an organization to keep the status quo.

People are born with charisma,it is impossible to acquire or enhance your charismatic qualities.

Two basic differences between charismatic and transformational leadership theories are the qualities that describe the two types of leaders and the influencing behaviors they exhibit.

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?

Our leader,who is very charismatic,has somehow convinced every one of us that we can do anything if only we believe in ourselves.Which of the following effects are illustrated in this example?

Charismatic people are direct rather than indirect in their approach,so that there is no ambiguity about their position on issues.

Though charismatic and transformational leadership theories are about change,not all transformational leaders are charismatic.

_________ is the degree to which people's lives make emotional sense and to which the demands confronted by them are conceived as being worthy of their energy and commitment.

The locus of charismatic leadership focuses on one qustion:

Transactional leaders are more likely than their transformational or charismatic counterparts to challenge followers to think "outside of the box."

Transformational leaders are viewed as visionaries while transactional leaders are viewed as task and reward oriented.

A primary difference between a charismatic and transformational leader is that the former articulates a visions of the future that is better than the present.

Max Weber used the term "charisma" to explain a form of influence based on:

Max Weber used the term "charisma" to explain a form of influence based on traditional or legal?rational authority systems.

Personalized charismatic leaders use rewards and punishment to manipulate and control followers.

Charismatic leaders are most often likely to use a(n)____ power base.

Helping others discover their inner spirit is an example of a servant leader's role.

Transformational leadership is also referred to contingent reward leadership.

You work in an organization where information is restricted and only used to preserve the image of the leader or to exaggerate external threats to the organization. Which of the following best describes your leader?

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

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Exam 9: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Transformational leaders are brought into an organization to keep the status quo.

People are born with charisma,it is impossible to acquire or enhance your charismatic qualities.

Two basic differences between charismatic and transformational leadership theories are the qualities that describe the two types of leaders and the influencing behaviors they exhibit.

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?

Our leader,who is very charismatic,has somehow convinced every one of us that we can do anything if only we believe in ourselves.Which of the following effects are illustrated in this example?

Charismatic people are direct rather than indirect in their approach,so that there is no ambiguity about their position on issues.

Though charismatic and transformational leadership theories are about change,not all transformational leaders are charismatic.

_________ is the degree to which people's lives make emotional sense and to which the demands confronted by them are conceived as being worthy of their energy and commitment.

The locus of charismatic leadership focuses on one qustion:

Transactional leaders are more likely than their transformational or charismatic counterparts to challenge followers to think "outside of the box."

Transformational leaders are viewed as visionaries while transactional leaders are viewed as task and reward oriented.

A primary difference between a charismatic and transformational leader is that the former articulates a visions of the future that is better than the present.

Max Weber used the term "charisma" to explain a form of influence based on:

Max Weber used the term "charisma" to explain a form of influence based on traditional or legal?rational authority systems.

Personalized charismatic leaders use rewards and punishment to manipulate and control followers.

Charismatic leaders are most often likely to use a(n)____ power base.

Helping others discover their inner spirit is an example of a servant leader's role.

Transformational leadership is also referred to contingent reward leadership.

You work in an organization where information is restricted and only used to preserve the image of the leader or to exaggerate external threats to the organization. Which of the following best describes your leader?

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

Filters