Exam 9: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

The first step of the transformation process is to inspire a shared vision.

Explain the four stages of the transformation process.

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

Some theorist believe charismatic leadership is born out of crisis,some theorist believe charismatic leadership is the result of the leader's innate abilities,and still others believe it is the interaction of the two.

Max Weber believed that charismatic leadership is born out of stressful situations.

Briefly explain Max Weber's conceptualization of charisma.

Think of a leader in our society today who is generally perceived to be a charismatic or transformational leader.In your opinion,which of the behavioral dimensions of charismatic and transformational leadership described in the text can be attributed to him or her?

The charismatic leader is seen as an object of identification by followers who try to emulate his or her behavior.

In your college or work experience,identify one leader you have come across whom you can say fits the bill of either a steward or servant leader.Explain why.

Transactional leaders seeks to maintain stability within an organization through regular exchanges,achieving specific goals along the way.

Charisma is capable of creating both positive and negative results.

The Greek word charisma means:

The biggest difference between servant leadership and stewardship is that:

Between the socialized charismatic leader (SCL)and the personalized charismatic leader (PCL),the PCL uses charisma for the benefit of others.

Distinguish between charismatic and transformational leadership.

Identify a leader you have worked for or are working with now.In your opinion,is this leader more of a transformational or transactional leader?  Explain why and include examples.

Which of the following statements concerning the effects of charismatic leadership on followers,is NOT true?

As CEO of this company,I see a future that is much better than the status quo.Let us grab the opportunity before it's too late. Which characteristic below best relates to this statement? 

A leader like the late Nelson Mandela who advocated peace and forgiveness toward the white-dominated apartheid government that had imprisoned him for 27 years.Which type of charismatic leadership did Mandela show? 

Rate the current president of the United States on four of the ten characteristics of charismatic leaders listed below.For each of your chosen characteristics, rate the president as high (H),medium (M),or low (L).Be sure to provide a specific example (what the president did or said)for why you rate the president as H,M,or L for each of your four characteristics. Vision Superb communication skills Self-confidence and moral conviction Ability to inspire trust High-risk orientation High energy and action orientation Relational power base Achievement orientation Ability to empower others Self-promoting personality Based on the text,what specific things do you recommend the president do or say to improve his skills as a charismatic leader?