Question 1

The __________ approach to leadership focuses on personality and places a strong emphasis on leadership traits.
A) Charismatic
B) Transactional
C) Transformational
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Charismatic approach to leadership emphasizes the importance of the leader's personality and traits, suggesting that certain individuals have an innate ability to lead due to their charismatic qualities.

Question 2

__________ proposed a theory of charismatic leadership which focuses is on how charisma is attributed to leaders.
A) Conger and Kanugo
B) Posner and Bass
C) Kouzes and Posner
D) Tichy and Devanna

Accepted Answer

Conger and Kanugo proposed a theory of charismatic leadership that focuses on how charisma is attributed to leaders, emphasizing the perception of followers and the attributes and behaviors of leaders that lead to such perceptions.

Question 3

During periods of relative tranquility charismatic leaders can play a major role in fostering the need for change by:
A) Creating the deficiencies
B) Exaggerating existing minor deficiencies
C) Creating a sense of crisis for their personal advancement
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leaders can foster the need for change during tranquil periods by creating deficiencies, exaggerating existing minor deficiencies, and creating a sense of crisis, sometimes for personal advancement. These tactics can motivate and mobilize followers towards change.

Question 4

Because of their __________ charismatic leaders are always seen as organizational reformers of entrepreneurs.
A) willingness to be perceived as unconventional
B) emphasis on deficiencies in the system
C) willingness to take personal risk
D) interest in leading others to a better future

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of their __________ charismatic leaders are...

Question 5

Considering the charismatic leadership causal chain, which of the following performance goals is not included?
A) Follower satisfaction with the leader
B) Production efficiency
C) Group cohesion
D) External alignment

Accepted Answer

Production efficiency is typically not included in the charismatic leadership causal chain, which focuses more on relational and motivational aspects like follower satisfaction, group cohesion, and external alignment.

Question 6

Considering the charismatic leadership causal chain, the leadership styles include all of the following except:
A) Noncharismatic
B) Good charismatic
C) Bad charismatic
D) Transformational

Accepted Answer

The charismatic leadership causal chain specifically refers to leadership styles based on charisma, distinguishing between noncharismatic, good charismatic, and bad charismatic leadership. Transformational leadership, while related, is a distinct concept that focuses on transforming organizations by improving morale, motivation, and performance through a variety of mechanisms, including but not limited to charisma.

Question 7

Success of the charismatic behaviors by the leader are dependent on all of the following except:
A) Vision based on external assessments
B) External alignment
C) Realistic estimate of the environment
D) Ability to inspire trust and confidence

Accepted Answer

The answer of Success of the charismatic behaviors by the...

Question 8

Tichy and Devanna's transformational leadership style includes three stages. Which of the following is not one of those stages?
A) Recognize the need for revitalization
B) Create shared values
C) Create a new vision
D) Institutionalize change

Accepted Answer

Tichy and Devanna's model of transformational leadership includes three stages: recognizing the need for revitalization, creating a new vision, and institutionalizing change. Creating shared values is not listed as one of the stages in their model.

Question 9

Tichy and Devanna's transformational leadership model includes two leader styles. They are the transformational style and the __________ style.
A) Laissez-faire
B) Transactional
C) Managerial
D) Management by exception

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tichy and Devanna's transformational leadership model includes...

Question 10

Which of the transformational leadership theorists uses an approach based on practices from more than 1,300 managers that has pragmatic appeal, but does not provide a true theory for rigid testing?
A) Kouzes and Posner
B) Conger and Kanungo
C) Bass
D) Tichy and Devanna

Accepted Answer

Kouzes and Posner's approach to transformational leadership is based on practices from more than 1,300 managers, which gives it pragmatic appeal. However, it is criticized for not providing a true theory that can be subjected to rigid testing. Their work is more focused on observable behaviors and practices that can inspire and transform organizations, rather than a theoretical framework with predictive power.

Question 11

Considering the casual chain, which of the transformational leadership theorists identifies a transformational style that specifies modeling the way and encouraging the heart?
A) Kouzes and Posner
B) Conger and Kanungo
C) Bass
D) Tichy and Devanna

Accepted Answer

Kouzes and Posner are known for identifying a transformational leadership style that includes behaviors such as modeling the way and encouraging the heart, as part of their Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership framework.

Question 12

Kouzes and Posner's transactional leadership style is characterized by five practices. Which of the following practice pertains to find your voice by recognizing contributions and celebrating accomplishments:
A) Challenging the process
B) Encouraging the heart
C) Enabling others to act
D) Inspiring a shared vision

Accepted Answer

Kouzes and Posner's leadership model actually emphasizes transformational leadership, not transactional. The practice of "Encouraging the heart" pertains to recognizing contributions and celebrating accomplishments, which aligns with the description given.

Question 13

Kouzes and Posner's transactional leadership style is characterized by five practices. Which of the following practice pertains to setting the example and planning small wins?
A) Modeling the way
B) Encouraging the heart
C) Enabling others to act
D) Inspiring a shared vision

Accepted Answer

Modeling the way is the practice associated with setting the example and planning small wins according to Kouzes and Posner's leadership framework. This involves leaders demonstrating the behaviors they expect from others and setting milestones to achieve goals.

Question 14

Which of the transformational leadership theorists advocates a continuum of styles?
A) Kouzes and Posner
B) Conger and Kanungo
C) Bass
D) Tichy and Devanna

Accepted Answer

Bass introduced the concept of a continuum of leadership styles in transformational leadership theory, suggesting that leaders can exhibit varying degrees of transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership behaviors.

Question 15

In Bass's continuum of leadership styles, the __________ style is characterized by utilizing mistakes or deviations from standards as corrective opportunities.
A) Laissez-faire
B) Management by exception
C) Transactional
D) Transformational

Accepted Answer

The Management by Exception style focuses on identifying and correcting deviations from standards or mistakes by taking corrective actions, which aligns with the description given.

Question 16

In Bass's continuum of leadership styles, the __________ factor for success as a transformational element is characterized by transcending self-interest.
A) Individualized consideration
B) Idealized influence
C) Intellectual stimulation
D) Inspirational motivation

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Bass's continuum of leadership styles, the...

Question 17

In Bass's continuum of leadership styles, the __________ factor for success as a transformational element is characterized by professional and personal support.
A) Individualized consideration
B) Idealized influence
C) Intellectual stimulation
D) Inspirational motivation

Accepted Answer

Individualized consideration in Bass's continuum of leadership styles refers to the leader's effort to support and encourage individual followers, providing a personalized approach to mentoring and development, which aligns with the description of providing professional and personal support.

Question 18

Transactional leaders rely heavily on all of the following types of power except:
A) Legitimate
B) Position
C) Reward
D) Referent

Accepted Answer

Transactional leaders primarily use legitimate, position, and reward power to motivate and manage their followers. They do not typically rely on referent power, which is based on followers' personal identification and liking for the leader.

Question 19

Transactional theories strongly emphasize all of the following except:
A) Monitoring
B) Operations planning
C) Developing staff
D) Vision articulation

Accepted Answer

Transactional theories focus on monitoring, operations planning, and developing staff, but they do not emphasize vision articulation, which is more associated with transformational leadership.

Question 20

Transformational theories do not neglect, but downplay the __________ behavior.
A) Strategic planning
B) Monitoring
C) Networking
D) Delegating

Accepted Answer

Transformational theories focus more on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes and in the process, often downplay the importance of monitoring behavior, which is more aligned with transactional leadership styles that emphasize supervision, organization, and performance-oriented tasks.

Quiz 4: Charismatic and Transformational Approaches

The __________ approach to leadership focuses on personality and places a strong emphasis on leadership traits.

__________ proposed a theory of charismatic leadership which focuses is on how charisma is attributed to leaders.

During periods of relative tranquility charismatic leaders can play a major role in fostering the need for change by:

Because of their __________ charismatic leaders are always seen as organizational reformers of entrepreneurs.

Considering the charismatic leadership causal chain, which of the following performance goals is not included?

Considering the charismatic leadership causal chain, the leadership styles include all of the following except:

Success of the charismatic behaviors by the leader are dependent on all of the following except:

Tichy and Devanna's transformational leadership style includes three stages. Which of the following is not one of those stages?

Tichy and Devanna's transformational leadership model includes two leader styles. They are the transformational style and the __________ style.

Which of the transformational leadership theorists uses an approach based on practices from more than 1,300 managers that has pragmatic appeal, but does not provide a true theory for rigid testing?

Considering the casual chain, which of the transformational leadership theorists identifies a transformational style that specifies modeling the way and encouraging the heart?

Kouzes and Posner's transactional leadership style is characterized by five practices. Which of the following practice pertains to find your voice by recognizing contributions and celebrating accomplishments:

Kouzes and Posner's transactional leadership style is characterized by five practices. Which of the following practice pertains to setting the example and planning small wins?

Which of the transformational leadership theorists advocates a continuum of styles?

In Bass's continuum of leadership styles, the __________ style is characterized by utilizing mistakes or deviations from standards as corrective opportunities.

In Bass's continuum of leadership styles, the __________ factor for success as a transformational element is characterized by transcending self-interest.

In Bass's continuum of leadership styles, the __________ factor for success as a transformational element is characterized by professional and personal support.

Transactional leaders rely heavily on all of the following types of power except:

Transactional theories strongly emphasize all of the following except:

Transformational theories do not neglect, but downplay the __________ behavior.