Deck 6: New Models for Leadership: Neo-Charisma,inspiration,and the Relationship With Followers

Question 1

Followers will only follow a charismatic leader if:

A)they believe change is needed.
B)they are motivated.
C)they have clear rewards waiting for them.
D)they are confident.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

As leaders perform well and demonstrate competence and loyalty to the group,and develop a bond with followers,followers provide them with tremendous leeway and allow them to move the group in new directions.This process is called:

A)transformational leadership.
B)charismatic leadership.
C)idiosyncrasy credit.
D)conformity and deviance.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which one of the following is not one of the required elements of charismatic leadership?

A)Characteristics of the leader
B)Characteristics of followers
C)The situation
D)The organization

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The charismatic leader's __________ motivates followers and creates a self-fulfilling prophecy.

A)communication skills
B)task focus
C)high level of energy
D)high self-confidence

Question 5

The modern approach to charismatic leadership is primarily associated with which of the following researchers?

A)Bass and House
B)Stogdill and Fiedler
C)Kirkpatrick and Locke
D)Vroom and Yetton

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the advantages of the charismatic approach to leadership over the contingency approaches?

A)They focus on middle level managers.
B)They show the importance of the task.
C)They highlight the importance of the emotional links.
D)They allow us to measure traits more accurately.

Question 7

Charismatic leaders are more likely to emerge:

A)in collectivistic culture.
B)in formal organizations.
C)when followers are loyal.
D)in times of crisis.

Question 8

Which one of the following is not one of the characteristics of charismatic leaders? -

A)High self-confidence
B)Strong conviction about ideas
C)High energy and enthusiasm
D)High task focus

Question 9

President Obama's message of "Yes we can" is an example of this quality of charismatic leaders

A)Communication skills
B)Commitment
C)Self Confidence
D)Extraordinary behavior

Question 10

The word charisma has Greek origins and means:

A)leadership
B)a divine gift
C)power and inspiration
D)talented

Question 11

When there is a perceived need for change,charismatic leaders are often successful by:

A)using fear to motivate their followers.
B)articulating a new vision.
C)establishing clear rewards.
D)promoting cooperation.

Question 12

The internal organizational conditions that facilitate the emergence of charismatic leadership include all but one of the following:

A)early or late stages of the organizational life cycle.
B)complex and ambiguous tasks.
C)flexible and organic structures.
D)enthusiasm for change.

Question 13

Researchers suggest that by offering an appealing vision of the future,charismatic leaders are able to:

A)impress their followers.
B)change how followers perceive what needs to be done.
C)satisfy followers.
D)recruit good followers.

Question 14

Charismatic leaders and their followers:

A)have a complex exchange relationship.
B)are often very similar to each other.
C)tend to be distant from each other.
D)share an intense emotional bond.

Question 15

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King are both examples of charismatic leaders.They both demonstrated:

A)little self-doubt about their direction and action.
B)the ability to allow followers to participate in decision making.
C)the ability to organize tasks.
D)excellent delegation skills.

Question 16

Hatim Tyabji of Bytemobile,Inc.considers _________ is essential to leadership.

A)charisma
B)enthusiasm
C)passion
D)authenticity

Question 17

Theories of charismatic leadership are closely related to which of the other models of leadership?

A)contingency models
B)resource utilization models
C)exchange and relationship development models
D)behavior models

Question 18

The charismatic leader's __________ helps define and frame their vision and the mission of the group and the organization.

A)communication skill
B)task focus
C)high level of energy
D)high self-confidence

Question 19

Which of the following is not a characteristic of charismatic leaders?

A)Excellent communication skills
B)Strong level of conviction
C)High energy and enthusiams
D)Ability to make decisions on their own

Question 20

J.F.Kennedy's,Hilter's,and Castro's use of language,symbols,and imagery is an example of this quality of charismatic leadership.

A)Ability to communicate.
B)Ability to show their commitment.
C)To serve as role models.
D)To show that they believe in what they do.

Question 21

Charismatic leadership has the potential for abuse because:

A)charismatic leaders are often unethical.
B)power tends to corrupt leaders.
C)of the emotional bond with followers.
D)follower are often weak.

Question 22

____________ are ideal situations for the emergence of charismatic leadership.

A)Well-established organizations
B)Complex and ambiguous tasks
C)Stable and well structured
D)Routine and boring

Question 23

The primary difference between ethical and unethical charismatic leaders is that:

A)unethical charismatic leaders abuse their followers.
B)unethical charismatic leaders focus on their own goals.
C)unethical charismatic leaders do not provide a vision.
D)unethical charismatic leaders set unrealistic goals.

Question 24

Which characteristic is not a culturally-contingent aspect of charismatic leadership?

A)risk taking
B)how much the leader is seen as an equal
C)enthusiasm
D)communication

Question 25

The contingency models such as Path-Goal Theory focus on ___________.

A)how leaders use their resources
B)the transaction between leaders and followers
C)the relationship between leaders and followers
D)the role followers play in leadership effectiveness

Question 26

Contingent reward can have positive impact on followers and performance;however,___________ often leads to frustration and dissatisfaction.

A)transactional leadership
B)management by exception
C)the leader's task focus
D)transformational leadership

Question 27

The case of the Rocky Flats nuclear site in Colorado provides an example of successful use of ____________.Employees were given specific performance goals and generous rewards when they reached the goals.

A)contingent reward
B)leader member exchange
C)leader authoritarian decision making
D)management by exception

Question 28

In Confucian cultures such as Japan and China,charismatic leaders emerge based on:

A)an intense emotional bond with followers.
B)religious fervor.
C)assertiveness and direct communication.
D)image of competence and moral courage.

Question 29

Transformational leadership addresses which of the following questions?

A)Who is a better leader?
B)How do leaders use their resources ethically?
C)What roles do followers play in transforming the leader?
D)How do leaders create and sustain change?

Question 30

Communication with followers is universally valued as a positive leadership characteristic.However,in ___________ leaders are effective when they communicate non-aggressively and softly,while in ___________ effective leaders are bold and assertive.

A)China;India
B)Mexico;U.S.
C)Iran;Brazil
D)Vietnam;Cambodia

Question 31

Research on charismatic leadership indicates that:

A)it is difficult to measure
B)it does not have a lot of reliability
C)it is a powerful and undeniable part of leadership in Western cultures
D)it does not apply to non-Western cultures

Question 32

Although ____________ is an important component of leadership in the U.S.,it is generally not valued in many other cultures.

A)team building
B)risk-taking
C)decisiveness
D)intelligence

Question 33

In which type of cultures are charismatic leaders more likely to emerge?

A)In horizontal collectivistic cultures that are egalitarian.
B)In high power distance cultures where followers are used to strengthen leadership.
C)In cultures that have a tradition of prophetic salvation.
D)In cultures that are more emotional and value interpersonal relationships.

Question 34

Research on charismatic leadership indicates that:

A)it has the potential for both negative and positive impact on an organization.
B)it tends to address many of the problems today's organizations face.
C)it is a good training tool for leadership.
D)it is appropriate in Western cultures as the primary leadership tool to improve organizational performance.

Question 35

The concept of contingent reward is part of which theory of leadership?

A)Contingency Model
B)Normative Decision
C)Substitutes for leadership
D)Transactional leadership

Question 36

While transformational leadership theory has been found to enhance leadership effectiveness,it fails explain:

A)why leaders fail
B)how to train leaders
C)how leadership works in different sitauations
D)employee engagement

Question 37

Based on research by Howell,unethical charismatic leaders are also called __________,while ethical charismatic leaders are also called __________.

A)devious;direct
B)ineffective;effective
C)immoral;moral
D)personalized;socialized

Question 38

Which of the following is not one of the potential liabilities of charismatic leaders?

A)They often fail to manage details.
B)They don't develop their successors.
C)They fail to reach their goals.
D)They creative disruptive in-group and out-groups.

Question 39

___________ and __________ are both different types of transactional leadership.

A)Follower maturity;power
B)Individualized attention;charisma
C)Contingent reward;management by exception
D)Intellectual stimulation;inspiration

Question 40

Management by exception MBE involves:

A)little interaction between leaders and followers,except when things go wrong.
B)the leader leaving followers alone and empowering employees to make decisions.
C)providing direction only in challenging situations rather than on a routine basis.
D)managing exceptional followers only.

Question 41

Transformational leadership factors include all but one of the following.

A)charisma and inspiration
B)intellectual stimulation
C)individual consideration
D)internal clarification

Question 42

Values-based leadership is closely related to and leadership.

A)path-goal;charismatic
B)charismatic;authentic
C)contingency;transformational
D)transformational;authentic

Question 43

Transformational leadership concepts were proposed:

A)to implement Japanese management methods in Western countries.
B)to address the need to revitalize organizations.
C)as a replacement for transactional leadership theories.
D)to address the challenges of cultural differences.

Question 44

Research examining gender and transformational leadership found women to demonstrate different tendencies than men.Which was not one of these tendencies?

A)cooperation
B)assertiveness
C)expressiveness
D)concern for others

Question 45

Additional research is needed to further develop the transformational leadership theory.Areas that need particular attention include all the following except:

A)in the measurement of transformational leadership behaviors.
B)regarding how to teach leaders the various transformational behaviors.
C)the relationship of transformational leadership to other personality traits.
D)the basic propositions of the model.

Question 46

Which dimension of culture was found to be most receptive to transformational leadership?

A)high power distance
B)low uncertainty avoidance
C)collectivist
D)individualistic

Question 47

.Which is not a characteristic of the model of authentic leadership?

A)understanding their own purpose
B)display narcissistic tendencies
C)practice solid values
D)demonstrate self-discipline

Question 48

George's framework of authentic leadership includes ________ as the key component.

A)understanding the environment and employees
B)forming stakeholder relationships
C)understanding employees and developing them
D)understanding personal strengths and developing them

Question 49

This quality of servant leadership is not typically part of Western conceptions of organizational leadership.

A)Empowerment
B)Being first among equals
C)Contingent rewards
D)Referent power

Question 50

Bill George,former CEO of Medtronics,believes leadership should provide the moral compass for organizations which can have a long-lasting impact on followers.Which leadership approach best describes Bill's perspective?

A)charismatic leadership
B)path-goal theory
C)transactional leadership
D)authentic leadership

Question 51

Howard Schullz,cofounder and CEO of Starbucks,created an organization based on what matters most to him.As a child his family struggled without health benefits after his father lost his job.Howard created a culture that takes care of their employees with one of the most comprehensive health care benefits' plan of any corporation.This example best represents which leadership approach?

A)path goal leadership
B)authentic leadership
C)charismatic leadership
D)transactional leadership

Question 52

The __________ factor of transformational leadership motivates followers and encourages them to perform better.

A)charisma and inspiration
B)intellectual stimulation
C)individual consideration
D)internal clarification

Question 53

Transformational leadership behaviors address which of the elements of the definition of leadership?

A)external adaptation
B)internal functioning
C)follower satisfaction
D)goal achievement

Question 54

The ___________ factor of transformational leadership empowers followers and challenges them to come up with novel solutions.

A)charisma and inspiration
B)intellectual stimulation
C)individual consideration
D)internal clarification

Question 55

Sir Richard Branson,founder of the Virgin Group believes that ____________ is at the heart of good leadership.

A)controlling operations
B)establishing a clear vision and communicating well
C)encouraging people and hearing their input
D)assuring succession for his company

Question 56

The roots of authentic leadership can be traced as far back as ________.

A)Bass and Avolio
B)Rogers and Maslow
C)House and Fielder
D)Kirkpatrick and Locke

Question 57

Robert Greenleaf was the first to propose this concept of leadership:

A)Transactional leadership
B)Servant leadership
C)Transformational leadership
D)Heroic leadership

Question 58

The ____________ factor of transformational leadership develops followers' trust,overcomes their resistance to change and makes it possible for them to consider and undertake change.

A)charisma and inspiration
B)intellectual stimulation
C)individual consideration
D)internal clarification

Question 59

Antonio has been through a training to become a transformational leader.He has learned to provide a vision and project confidence.Based on that training,what else should he do?

A)Create clear reporting structures.
B)Motivate employees using rewards and punishment.
C)Treat everyone equally and fairly.
D)Establish a personal relationship with followers.

Question 60

According to the textbook,how many factors are part of transformational leadership?

A)Two
B)Three
C)Four
D)Five

Question 61

______refers to the ability to consider,within reasonable limits,multiple perspectives and inputs in a balanced manner.

A)self-awareness
B)unbiased processing
C)behaviors motivated by personal convictions
D)transparency

Question 62

Steve has recently made several racial and other insensitive remarks to several coworkers.Brenda,a coworker and personal friend,confronts Steve about the comments despite fear of potential retribution of their friendship.Brenda is motivated by which dimension of authentic leadership?

A)self-awareness
B)balanced perception
C)value-based behavior
D)relational transparency

Question 63

Avolio and Gardner's definition of authentic leadership included________ dimensions.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 64

The concept of charisma was first proposed by Max Weber.

Question 65

Authentic leaders win over followers by______ .

A)making effective use of rational persuasion
B)using arguments and rhetoric
C)the strength of their belief
D)developing coalitions and social networks

Question 66

Nigel is enrolled in a three-week intensive seminar entitled,Leadership and Personal Development.The workshop challenged him to reflect deeply on his personal values.Upon completing the seminar he told a co-worker 'I now know who I am.' Nigel's comment best represents which dimension of authentic leadership?

A)self-awareness
B)balanced perception
C)value-based behavior
D)relational transparency

Question 67

Charismatic leadership theories are closely related to contingency models of leadership.

Question 68

Trusting one's emotions,motives,complexities,abilities and potential inner conflicts refers to which component of authentic leadership?

A)self-awareness
B)unbiased processing
C)behaviors motivated by personal convictions
D)transparency

Question 69

The research on charismatic leadership has revived the interest in leadership.

Question 70

The leader's personality and traits are the only necessary elements of charismatic leadership.

Question 71

Charisma in Greek means,special leader.

Question 72

Mark has recently been appointed to mediate an interpersonal conflict at work.He came highly recommended for the role because he has an exceptional talent in listening to and understanding many different points of view.Which dimension of authentic leadership is Mark particularly skilled?

A)self-awareness
B)balanced perception
C)value-based behavior
D)relational transparency

Question 73

Charismatic leaders often manage the impression they make by manipulating symbols.

Question 74

Steve Case,founder of America Online,shows the high self-confidence typical of charismatic leaders.

Question 75

The ability to disclose and share information about self appropriately refers to which component of authentic leadership?

A)self-awareness
B)unbiased processing
C)behaviors motivated by personal convictions
D)transparency

Question 76

ABC Corporation has instituted a mentorship program whereby Rita has been assigned to mentor Sally.During a recent conversation Sally explains that she has struggled building relationships with her coworkers because she has difficulty opening up to others.Which aspect of authentic leadership best describes this situation?

A)empowerment
B)balanced perception
C)value-based behavior
D)relational transparency

Question 77

Charismatic leaders have a strong emotional effect on their followers.

Question 78

Charismatic and transformational leadership highlight the importance of middle level managers.

Question 79

Although charismatic leadership theories have revived the interest in leadership,they do not have much to add to the contingency views of leadership.

Question 80

Gandhi's and Nelson Mandela's imprisonment are example of how charismatic leaders role model the behaviors they expect of their followers.