Deck 9: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Question 1

Typically,all charismatic leaders are good leaders.

Answer 1

False
Explanation:Osama Bin Laden, Charles Manson, etc.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Vision is defined as the ability to imagine different and better conditions and the ways to achieve them.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Followers of charismatic leaders assume greater risk than they would under other types of leaders.

Question 5

Most people agree that charisma is capable of producing only positive outcomes.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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.

Question 8

Followers' acceptance of charismatic leaders is conditional on receiving some external reward such as money or financial gain.

Question 9

Suggested strategies for acquiring charismatic qualities are to develop visionary skills in college courses and to practice being candid and forthright.

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

Charisma is capable of creating both positive and negative results.

Question 13

Since charismatic leaders arise out of stressful conditions,they are perceived as having a less positive personality.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

One method for differentiating between positive and negative charisma is in terms of the values and personality of the leader.

Question 17

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

Question 18

The self-glorification motive is typically associated with the Socialized Charismatic Leader.

Question 19

The socialized charismatic leader is one who possesses an egalitarian,self-transcendent,and empowering personality.

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

Transactional leaders mostly caters to followers' self-interest,and transformational leaders inspires followers to go beyond their own self-interests.

Question 27

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

Question 28

A transformational leader such as Herb Kelleher,former CEO of Southwest Airlines,is a leader known for inspiring his employees with more conventional and formal approaches to leading.

Question 29

Charismatic and transformational leaders tend to have a high risk orientation.

Question 30

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..

Question 31

Charismatic leaders communicate in straightforward ways,they shy away from stories and anecdotes,similes or metaphors.

Question 32

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.

Question 33

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

Question 34

Charismatic leaders form a close emotional bond with followers based almost entirely on soft power bases,even if the leader occupies a formal organizational position.

Question 35

Personalized or negative charismatic leaders emphasize devotion to themselves more than to ideals.

Question 36

Charismatic leaders most often use position power to motivate followers.

Question 37

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

Question 38

Transformational leaders are more a function of follower attributions than the leader's vision or accomplishments.

Question 39

Charismatic leaders such as Richard Branson,founder of the Virgin Group,frequently promote themselves and their vision.

Question 40

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.

Question 41

Stewardship works best when there is perceived equality between leaders and followers.

Question 42

The steward leader is most effective when authority and decision making are centralized.

Question 43

The Greek word charisma means:

A)"extraordinary quality."
B)"divinely inspired gift."
C)"exceptional ability."
D)"attribute of wisdom."

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

Steward leaders empower followers to make decisions and to have control over their jobs while servant leaders helps them to grow professionally and personally.

Question 47

Transformational leadership is also referred to contingent reward leadership.

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

Bass and Avilio have proposed that transformational leadership is composed of four behavior dimensions,the 4 "I"s of idealized influence,inspirational motivation,individual consideration,and intellectual stimulation.

Question 51

The locus of charismatic leadership focuses on one qustion:

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 52

Transactional leaders seeks to change the status quo by articulating to followers the problems in the current system and a compelling vision of what a new organization could be.

Question 53

Steward and servant leadership; have also been described as values-based leadership.

Question 54

Stewardship,more than Servant Leadership,calls for the highest level of selflessness.

Question 55

Stewardship is leadership that transcends self-interest to serve the needs of others,by helping them grow professionally and emotionally.

Question 56

Transactional leadership tends to be transitory while transformational leadership is more enduring.

Question 57

Which of the following statements about charisma is NOT true?

A)It has been called "a fire that ignites followers".
B)It is relational in nature.
C)It is found solely in the leader as a psychological phenomenon.
D)It is a social relationship between the leader and the follower.

Question 58

Mark Zuckerberg,founder and CEO of Facebook,is considered to be more of a charismatic leader than a transformational leader because of his extraverted personality.

Question 59

One area of difference between a charismatic leader and a transformational leader is how one achieves the label of charisma or transformer.

Question 60

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

Question 61

______ is a social construct between the leader and follower,in which the leader offers a transformative vision that exceeds the status quo and convinces followers to accept this course of action not because of its likelihood of success,but because of their belief in the qualities of the leader.

A)Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)
B)Charisma
C)Transformative leadership
D)Stewardship

Question 62

Suggested activities for inspiring a shared vision include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)encouraging everyone to think of a new and brighter future.
B)involving others in seeing and moving toward the vision.
C)expressing the new vision in both ideological and economic terms.
D)helping followers find self-fulfillment with the new vision.

Question 63

A major behavior pattern of charismatic leaders is their combination of:

A)vision, enthusiasm, optimism, and high energy level.
B)enthusiasm, aggressiveness, discretion,  and narcissism.
C)vision, coerciveness, reliability, and high energy level.
D)pessimism, resourcefulness, analytical mind, and work ethic.

Question 64

Behavior that coveys an ideal future that is much better than the present. The leader's behavior is aimed at inspiring followers to share in his or her vision. These statements describe which of Bass and Avilio's Four I's?

A)Idealized Influence
B)Individual Consideration
C)Inspirational Motivation
D)Intellectual Stimulation

Question 65

Personalized charismatic leaders:

A)are more relationship-oriented than other leaders.
B)tend to have work groups that are more cohesive and team oriented.
C)are usually perceived as less manipulative than others.
D)tend not to use their power for socially beneficial causes.

Question 66

Negative charismatic leaders emphasize:

A)teamwork.
B)vision or ideals.
C)devotion to themselves.
D)empowerment.

Question 67

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

A)Followers tend to assume greater risk.
B)Followers are motivated to set or aim for higher goals and ideals.
C)Followers desire to align their beliefs to those of the leader.
D)Followers have confidence in the leader, but not in themselves.

Question 68

Because of the strategic significance of innovation,leader behaviors must focus on the _____________ of followers.

A)intellectual stimulation
B)individual consideration
C)inspirational motivation
D)idealized influence

Question 69

The ____ charismatic leader is one who possesses an egalitarian,self-transcendent,and empowering personality.

A)socialized
B)individualized
C)personalized
D)transactional

Question 70

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

A)the leader hands out job tasks individually.
B)leaders act as a mentor in influencing follower behaviors and careers.
C)the leader encourages creative thinking.
D)leaders assign meetings with each worker.

Question 71

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

A)moral development.
B)follower organizational commitment.
C)organizational performance.
D)job satisfaction.

Question 72

Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases of the transformation process?

A)Make a compelling case for change.
B)Restate the old vision.
C)Lead the transformation.
D)Institutionalize the change.

Question 73

Socialized charismatic leaders:

A)pursue leader-driven goals.
B)promote empowerment, personal growth, and equal participation.
C)restrict information.
D)promote obedience, dependency, and submission

Question 74

All of the following are effects of charismatic leadership on followers,EXCEPT:

A)showing unconditional acceptance of the leader.
B)developing a strong sense of self confidence.
C)assuming less risk.
D)increased self-efficacy.

Question 75

Today,Weber and other proponents would hold up ___________ as an example of their theory that charismatic leaders arise during stressful times.

A)Oprah Winfrey
B)Mark Zuckerberg
C)Martin Luther King, Jr.
D)Richard Branson

Question 76

_________ 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.

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

Question 77

The debate concerning the locus of charismatic leadership states that charisma could be the result of all of the following EXCEPT:

A)the emotional involvement of the followers.
B)the leader's extraordinary qualities.
C)the situation or social climate facing the leader.
D)a combination of the situation and the leader's qualities.

Question 78

____ 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.

A)Transformational
B)Transactional
C)Servant
D)Charismatic

Question 79

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

A)Ability to inspire and build confidence.
B)Oratorical ability.
C)Ability to visualize a course of action.
D)Ability to motivate followers through rewards and incentives.

Question 80

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

A)Institutionalize change.
B)Challenge the status quo and make a convincing case for change.
C)Inspire a shared vision of the future.
D)Provide effective leadership during the change.