Exam 9: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Think of a leader from your work experience or education who had charisma.Briefly discuss examples of the effect his or her charisma had on your work ethic,job performance, or job satisfaction.

Which of the following is NOT one of the behavior attributes that distinguish charismatic from noncharismatic leaders?

Charisma is something found solely in the leader as a psychological phenomenon.

One part of Bass and Avilio's Four I's theory is Individual Consideration,which means:

What is stewardship?

Personalized charismatic leaders:

The four stage transformation process includes the transformational leader's ability to maintain the status quo.

Transformational leadership has been found to be positively related to all of the following EXCEPT:

A strong emotional attachment and loyalty to a charismatic leader can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on followers.Explain both types of effects on followers.

In the four stage model of the transformation process,which of the following is the first stage?

Through training or practice,all of the following are suggested ways to acquire or enhance charismatic qualities EXCEPT:

Explain the importance of effective communication skills for charismatic and transformational leaders.

People such as Adolf Hitler and Richard Branson,founder of the Virgin Group,are examples of leaders who were born with charisma.

According to one writer,over the years,Oprah has stoked a number of controversies,"yet these embarrassments barely affected Winfrey's standing.Her moral character hasn't been questioned." What effect(s)does this example reveal?   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

Servant leadership emphasizes being able to serve and lead.In your opinion,is this contradictory or doable?

____ leadership seeks to maintain stability within an organization through regular economic and social exchanges that achieve specific goals for both the leaders and their followers.

The hallmark of a servant leader is the desire to help others.

____ is the ability to imagine different and better conditions and the ways to achieve them.

The transformational leadership process revolves around the leader-member exchange (LMX).

Transactional leaders are particularly more effective at engendering follower innovative behavior than transformational leaders.