Question 1

An effective vision should

Accepted Answer

A)  replace the company goal-setting system. 
B)  focus on day-to-day responsibilities instead of the future. 
C)  fulfill the dreams of the leader. 
D)  connect with the goals and dreams of constituents.

Question 2

A vitally important part of being a charismatic leader is:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking group members perceptive questions. 
B)  being emotionally expressive and warm. 
C)  being laid back and emotionally supportive. 
D)  having a large network of contacts.

Question 3

A recommended way of enhancing your charisma is to make others feel unimportant so you will appear strong in contrast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Brain research suggests that people who are perceived to be visionaries have much higher levels of activity in certain areas of the brain than do non-visionaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A key point about charisma is that it is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship between the leader and the group members. 
B)  substitute for leadership skill. 
C)  exploitation of group members. 
D)  characteristic of democratic leaders.

Question 6

To apply "management by storytelling," the leader should

Accepted Answer

A)  tell stories about unsuccessful competitors. 
B)  tell fascinating stories about the company to employees. 
C)  reward and punish group members based on anecdotal evidence. 
D)  evaluate morale based on anecdotal evidence.

Question 7

Enrique is the CEO of a leading information technology firm. His organization was largely successful owing to his excellent technical and strategic skills. Despite his company having an impressive story to tell the world, an introverted Enrique was not able to narrate his business success effectively. What would you suggest Enrique to improve his charismatic personality?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Enrique is the CEO of a leading...

Question 8

We know that charismatic leadership has taken place when

Accepted Answer

A)  group members feel manipulated even though the cause is important. 
B)  the leader feels good about his or her accomplishments. 
C)  extraordinary levels of devotion, identification, and emulation are aroused in group members. 
D)  the leader is highly accepted by group members and superiors.

Question 9

A synthesis of studies about transformational leadership and performance found that this type of leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  was positively associated with a group of criteria. 
B)  was negatively associated with a group of criteria. 
C)  was less effective than laissez-fire leadership. 
D)  was good for performance but not satisfaction.

Question 10

One of the effects of charismatic leadership is the creation of a wide gap between the beliefs of the leader and those of group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Jonathan, the head of a technology firm, is known for his authentic leadership practices. He created a unique identity for himself in the world of successful business leaders. In this scenario, Jonathan:

Accepted Answer

A)  has imposed self-serving goals on constituents. 
B)  has developed a personal brand. 
C)  is projected as a laissez-faire leader. 
D)  is experiencing leadership polarity.

Question 12

An effective strategy for a transformational leader is to concentrate resources on the areas most in need of change and with the biggest possible payoff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A recommended strategy for a transformational leader attempting to help a troubled organization is to concentrate resources where

Accepted Answer

A)  good results will bring him or her the most publicity. 
B)  change is needed the most and the potential payoff is big. 
C)  subordinates will be surprised. 
D)  promises have been broken in the past.

Question 14

A study indicated that transformational leadership of teams is likely to help the team feel more capable, and also perform better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A vision deals mostly with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a forecast of future business conditions. 
B)  seeing clearly what needs to be done to fix organizational problems. 
C)  the ability to imagine different and better conditions and the ways to achieve them. 
D)  finding creative ways to reward organizational members.

Question 16

A charismatic leader goes beyond the ordinary use of public social networking sites. Which of the following messages is an example of a charismatic use of social networking sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  "This new breakthrough in our drug formulation could serve as a key to destroy all our competitors completely and emerge as the number one brand in the industry." 
B)  "Our company has achieved a 25 per cent annual growth in the recently declared estimates of the previous financial year. I would like to thank all the employees for their contribution and hard work." 
C)  "Dear Wilson, I would like to inform you that your contract will be terminated from the company effective June 31st, 2015, owing to the proposal by your competitor to supply products at a lower price." 
D)  "Heading off to the beautiful island nation of Madagascar! A much needed break from this monotonous work schedule"

Question 17

Despite the urgency of turning around an organization, the transformational leader is likely to encourage the personal development of staff members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Tyson is a supervisor at an agro processing industry. He commands respect, confidence, and loyalty of group members by virtue of his honest and transparent policies. Tyson is:

Accepted Answer

A)  likely to score high on emotional intelligence. 
B)  experiencing leadership polarity. 
C)  an effective storyteller. 
D)  a laissez-faire leader.

Question 19

Charismatic leaders are characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  having considerable internal conflict. 
B)  creating distrust among constituents. 
C)  minimizing risks. 
D)  being willing to use unconventional strategies.

Question 20

To highly motivate organizational members, the transformational leader attempts to get constituents to focus on their self-interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

An effective vision should

A vitally important part of being a charismatic leader is:

A recommended way of enhancing your charisma is to make others feel unimportant so you will appear strong in contrast.

Brain research suggests that people who are perceived to be visionaries have much higher levels of activity in certain areas of the brain than do non-visionaries.

A key point about charisma is that it is a(n) :

To apply "management by storytelling," the leader should

We know that charismatic leadership has taken place when

A synthesis of studies about transformational leadership and performance found that this type of leadership

One of the effects of charismatic leadership is the creation of a wide gap between the beliefs of the leader and those of group members.

Jonathan, the head of a technology firm, is known for his authentic leadership practices. He created a unique identity for himself in the world of successful business leaders. In this scenario, Jonathan:

An effective strategy for a transformational leader is to concentrate resources on the areas most in need of change and with the biggest possible payoff.

A recommended strategy for a transformational leader attempting to help a troubled organization is to concentrate resources where

A study indicated that transformational leadership of teams is likely to help the team feel more capable, and also perform better.

A vision deals mostly with:

A charismatic leader goes beyond the ordinary use of public social networking sites. Which of the following messages is an example of a charismatic use of social networking sites?

Despite the urgency of turning around an organization, the transformational leader is likely to encourage the personal development of staff members.

Tyson is a supervisor at an agro processing industry. He commands respect, confidence, and loyalty of group members by virtue of his honest and transparent policies. Tyson is:

Charismatic leaders are characterized as:

To highly motivate organizational members, the transformational leader attempts to get constituents to focus on their self-interest.