Question 1

Transformational leadership does not
A)Create a connection between leaders and followers.
B)Increase the motivation and morality of followers.
C)Help followers reach their full potential.
D)Inadequately raise the level of motivation and morality in the leader and their followers.

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership aims to increase the motivation and morality of both leaders and followers, so option D is incorrect.

Question 2

Of the scholar(s)listed below,who argued that true leadership raises the moral values of subordinates?
A)Bennis and Nanus
B)Graen and Uhl-Bien
C)MacGregor Burns
D)Kouzes and Posner

Accepted Answer

MacGregor Burns argued that true leadership raises the moral values of subordinates. He believed that effective leaders inspire their followers to reach their full potential by appealing to their higher moral values and ideals. This type of leadership is known as "transformational leadership".

Question 3

Transformational leadership
A)Helps followers to transcend their own self-interests for the good of the group.
B)Communicates high expectations.
C)Is a process in which leaders and followers exchange efforts for specified rewards.
D)Is an interactive process in which the leader tries to shift power to those who are being led.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

José has consistently exceeded his sales projections for the past four quarters. His supervisor gave him a promotion because of his high sales success. His supervisor is using
A)Transformational leadership
B)Middle-of-the-road leadership
C)Laissez-faire leadership
D)Transactional leadership

Accepted Answer

The supervisor is using transactional leadership, which focuses on the exchange that happens between leaders and their followers. Rewarding José with a promotion for meeting and exceeding sales projections is an example of this, as it is based on his performance and achievements.

Question 5

Research on transformational leadership
A)Is no longer being conducted
B)Is relatively sparse in modern times
C)Is prolific in modern times
D)Is at least 30 years old

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership research is currently prolific in modern times. A large body of literature has been developed over the past few decades exploring the impact of transformational leadership on followers, organizations, and society as a whole.

Question 6

Which type of leadership is concerned with emotions,values,ethics,standards,and long-term goals?
A)Authentic leadership
B)Transformational leadership
C)Servant leadership
D)Transactional leadership

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and motivating followers by appealing to their emotions, values, ethics, and long-term goals, aiming to transform them into leaders themselves.

Question 7

According to House,the following is not one of the specific types of behaviors commonly exhibited by charismatic leaders:
A)Serving as a strong role model.
B)Giving structure to complex tasks.
C)Articulating ideological goals with moral overtones.
D)Arousing emotions.

Accepted Answer

House identified three specific types of behaviors commonly exhibited by charismatic leaders, which are serving as a strong role model, articulating ideological goals with moral overtones, and arousing emotions. Giving structure to complex tasks is not listed as one of the specific types of behaviors.

Question 8

Pseudotransformational leadership
A)Aids followers in an exclusively superficial way.
B)Is socialized leadership concerned with the collective good.
C)Focuses on the leaders own interests rather than the interests of others.
D)Is an ineffective form of leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pseudotransformational leadership
A)Aids followers in an exclusively superficial...

Question 9

Transformation leadership is an exceptional form of leadership that
A)Helps followers meet the tasks on their job descriptions
B)Reduces the workload of the followers
C)Increases the workload of the followers
D)Helps followers do more than what is usually expected

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership focuses on encouraging and empowering followers to exceed their own expectations and capabilities. It encourages them to think creatively and critically, and challenges them to go above and beyond what is expected of them. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that transformational leadership helps followers do more than what is usually expected.

Question 10

To which research scholar is the charismatic theory of leadership attributed?
A)Avolio
B)Bass
C)Liden
D)House

Accepted Answer

The charismatic theory of leadership is attributed to Robert J. House, who introduced the concept in the context of organizational psychology and leadership studies.

Question 11

House notes that charismatic effects are more likely to occur in
A)Contexts in which followers experience few difficulties.
B)Supportive environments.
C)Stressful situations.
D)Sympathetic relationships.

Accepted Answer

According to House, the charismatic effects are more likely to occur in stressful situations. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 12

Transactional leadership
A)Is not a very common leadership style
B)Is found in the bulk of leadership models
C)Is less commonly used than transformational leadership
D)Is used only in military leadership

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership is a prevalent style found in many leadership models, emphasizing structure, rewards, and penalties to motivate employees.

Question 13

Which type of leadership is most similar to transformational leadership?
A)Transitional.
B)Laissez-faire.
C)Transactional.
D)Charismatic.

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leadership is most similar to transformational leadership as both types of leadership focus on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve common goals. Both types of leaders focus on providing inspiration and enthusiasm to followers and empowering them to achieve their full potential. Both types of leaders have a vision and work to communicate and share that vision with their followers.

Question 14

Which leadership theory is studied in a variety of disciplines,including nursing,education,and industrial engineering?
A)Leader-member exchange theory.
B)Path-goal leadership theory.
C)Contingency theory.
D)Transformational leadership theory.

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership theory is studied in a variety of disciplines, including nursing, education, and industrial engineering. It emphasizes the leader's ability to inspire and motivate followers to achieve their full potential and work towards a common goal. This theory has been widely applied in various fields to improve leadership effectiveness, job satisfaction, and organizational performance.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a personality characteristic of charismatic leadership?
A)Agreeable
B)Dominant
C)Strong moral values
D)Desire to influence

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leaders are often dominant and have a strong desire to influence others. They may also have strong moral values, but being agreeable is not necessarily a defining characteristic of charisma.

Question 16

Burns outlined leadership in his seminal work in 1978 and described leadership as
A)Quite different from power
B)Quite similar to power
C)Equivalent to power
D)About use of power and authority

Accepted Answer

Burns argued that leadership is quite different from power, which he described as a coercive and manipulative tool that is used to control others. Instead, Burns emphasized that true leadership involves inspiring and motivating others to work towards shared goals and values, and empowering them to reach their full potential. Therefore, leadership is not simply about the use of power and authority, but rather about using one's influence to transform both individuals and society as a whole.

Question 17

Molly focuses her leadership behaviors on helping followers reach their full potential as human beings. She is using
A)Situational leadership
B)Path-goal leadership
C)Contingent reward leadership
D)Transformational leadership

Accepted Answer

Molly's focus on helping followers reach their full potential as human beings aligns with the principles of transformational leadership, which emphasizes inspiring and empowering followers to achieve their best.

Question 18

Christie,Barling,and Turner (2011)describe pseudotransformational leadership as
A)Strong inspirational motivation
B)Inspired leadership focused on follower development
C)Strong inspirational talent that is manipulative
D)Inspired leadership focused toward other leaders

Accepted Answer

Pseudotransformational leadership involves having outwardly positive attributes, such as strong inspirational talent, but using them in a manipulative manner to further the leader's own interests rather than those of their followers.

Question 19

Jackson tries every day to show his leadership is consistent with the values of the organization.This instills a strong sense of community and ethics within all levels of the organization. Jackson is demonstrating
A)Transformational leadership
B)Transactional leadership
C)Pseudotransformational leadership
D)Contingent reward leadership

Accepted Answer

Jackson is exhibiting the key characteristics of transformational leadership by modeling the values and ethics of the organization and inspiring a sense of community among all levels of the organization. Transformational leaders aim to inspire and motivate their followers to achieve their best, and they work to create a shared sense of purpose and vision among team members.

Question 20

Burns when discussing leadership in the context of what is now termed transformational leadership
A)Found motivation in followers rarely existed
B)Found leaders to be interested mainly in the bottom line
C)Tried to link the roles of leadership and followership
D)Tried to link the roles of in-group members to leadership outcomes

Accepted Answer

Burns emphasized the interconnectedness of leadership and followership and sought to merge the two concepts into a more holistic view of the leadership process through his theory of transformational leadership.

Quiz 8: Transformational Leadership

Transformational leadership does not

Of the scholar(s) listed below,who argued that true leadership raises the moral values of subordinates?

Transformational leadership

José has consistently exceeded his sales projections for the past four quarters. His supervisor gave him a promotion because of his high sales success. His supervisor is using

Research on transformational leadership

Which type of leadership is concerned with emotions,values,ethics,standards,and long-term goals?

According to House,the following is not one of the specific types of behaviors commonly exhibited by charismatic leaders:

Pseudotransformational leadership

Transformation leadership is an exceptional form of leadership that

To which research scholar is the charismatic theory of leadership attributed?

House notes that charismatic effects are more likely to occur in

Transactional leadership

Which type of leadership is most similar to transformational leadership?

Which leadership theory is studied in a variety of disciplines,including nursing,education,and industrial engineering?

Which of the following is not a personality characteristic of charismatic leadership?

Burns outlined leadership in his seminal work in 1978 and described leadership as

Molly focuses her leadership behaviors on helping followers reach their full potential as human beings. She is using

Christie,Barling,and Turner (2011) describe pseudotransformational leadership as

Jackson tries every day to show his leadership is consistent with the values of the organization.This instills a strong sense of community and ethics within all levels of the organization. Jackson is demonstrating

Burns when discussing leadership in the context of what is now termed transformational leadership