Question 1

Charismatic leaders are said to possess special traits that influence their behaviors.Three such traits described in the chapter are envisioning,empathy,and empowerment.Explain how each of these traits influences how followers perceive the charismatic leader.

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Question 2

Servant leadership emphasizes being able to serve and lead.In your opinion,is this contradictory or doable?

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Question 3

A strong emotional attachment and loyalty to a charismatic leader can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on followers.Explain both types of effects on followers.

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Question 4

Identify a leader from your past or current employment that you believe is or was a charismatic leader.Which of the characteristics described in the text did he or she possess?

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Question 5

Think of a leader from your work experience or education who had charisma.Briefly discuss examples of the effect his or her charisma had on your work ethic,job performance, or job satisfaction.

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Question 6

Explain the importance of effective communication skills for charismatic and transformational leaders.

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Question 7

In Chapter 5,different types of power - legitimate,reward,coercive,referent,expert,connection,and information power - and influencing tactics were discussed.What type of power is the charismatic leader most likely to be associated with and why?

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Question 8

Identify a leader you have worked for or are working with now.In your opinion,is this leader more of a transformational or transactional leader?  Explain why and include examples.

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Question 9

As CEO of this company,I see a future that is much better than the status quo.Let us grab the opportunity before it's too late. Which characteristic below best relates to this statement? 
A)vision
B)superb communication skills
C)self-confidence and moral conviction
D)ability to inspire trust
E)high risk orientation
F)high energy and action orientation
G)relational power base
H)achievement orientation
I)ability to empower others
J)self-promoting personality

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vision. 
Charismatic and transformational leaders have the ability to articulate an idealized vision of a future that is significantly better than the present.They are able to recognize and articulate fundamental discrepancies between the status quo and the way things can (or should)be.  They also create a sense of urgency.

Question 10

As a leader,I believe my job is to exploit current opportunities rather than chasing new opportunities that may not materialize. This statement is more characteristic of which style of leadership?  
A)transformational leadership
B)transactional leadership

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transactional leadership. 
Transactional leaders value stability,especially stability in the efficiency and effectiveness of the enterprise as it works to achieve its near and long-term objectives.

Question 11

Facebook has a guiding philosophy called the "hacker way." The hacker way is about continuous improvement and iteration.According to Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook CEO),if the hacker way has one enemy,it's the status quo.This example illustrates what type of leadership?
A)transformational leadership
B)transactional leadership

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transformational leadership. 
Transformational leadership is about changing the status quo.

Question 12

As part of your general education requirements,you have taken courses in the natural sciences,history, and literature.Identify a leader from any of these disciplines who you believe was either a transformational or charismatic leader.How many of the qualities of charismatic and transformational leaders found in Exhibit 9.3,can you assign to your chosen leader?

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Question 13

Do you believe everyone has the same capability to become a servant leader,or are some people by their nature more inclined to be servant leaders?

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Question 14

Describe a leader in your work experience who manifested positive or negative charismatic qualities.How did this affect your relationship with the leader?

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Question 15

Identify a leader you have worked with or are working with now.In your opinion, is this leader more of a transformational or charismatic leader??Explain why and include examples.

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Question 16

Think of a leader from your work experience or education who you believe has charisma.Explain why.

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Question 17

In your college or work experience,identify one leader you have come across whom you can say fits the bill of either a steward or servant leader.Explain why.

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Question 18

Unlike her peer managers,Mrs.Smith has given her followers greater latitude and freedom in decisions affecting their jobs. Which characteristic below best relates to this statement? 
A)vision
B)superb communication skills
C)self-confidence and moral conviction
D)ability to inspire trust
E)high risk orientation
F)high energy and action orientation
G)relational power base
H)achievement orientation
I)ability to empower others
J)self-promoting personality

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ability to empower followers.  Transformational and charismatic leaders understand that they cannot achieve their vision alone.  Effective charismatic and transformational leaders empower their followers to do what has to be done to achieve organizational goals.

Question 19

Rate the current president of the United States on four of the ten characteristics of charismatic leaders listed below.For each of your chosen characteristics, rate the president as high (H),medium (M),or low (L).Be sure to provide a specific example (what the president did or said)for why you rate the president as H,M,or L for each of your four characteristics.
Vision
Superb communication skills
Self-confidence and moral conviction
Ability to inspire trust
High-risk orientation
High energy and action orientation
Relational power base
Achievement orientation
Ability to empower others
Self-promoting personality
Based on the text,what specific things do you recommend the president do or say to improve his skills as a charismatic leader?

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Question 20

Think of a leader in our society today who is generally perceived to be a charismatic or transformational leader.In your opinion,which of the behavioral dimensions of charismatic and transformational leadership described in the text can be attributed to him or her?

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Quiz 9: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Charismatic leaders are said to possess special traits that influence their behaviors.Three such traits described in the chapter are envisioning,empathy,and empowerment.Explain how each of these traits influences how followers perceive the charismatic leader.

Servant leadership emphasizes being able to serve and lead.In your opinion,is this contradictory or doable?

A strong emotional attachment and loyalty to a charismatic leader can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on followers.Explain both types of effects on followers.

Identify a leader from your past or current employment that you believe is or was a charismatic leader.Which of the characteristics described in the text did he or she possess?

Think of a leader from your work experience or education who had charisma.Briefly discuss examples of the effect his or her charisma had on your work ethic,job performance, or job satisfaction.

Explain the importance of effective communication skills for charismatic and transformational leaders.

In Chapter 5,different types of power - legitimate,reward,coercive,referent,expert,connection,and information power - and influencing tactics were discussed.What type of power is the charismatic leader most likely to be associated with and why?

Identify a leader you have worked for or are working with now.In your opinion,is this leader more of a transformational or transactional leader? Explain why and include examples.

As CEO of this company,I see a future that is much better than the status quo.Let us grab the opportunity before it's too late. Which characteristic below best relates to this statement?

As a leader,I believe my job is to exploit current opportunities rather than chasing new opportunities that may not materialize. This statement is more characteristic of which style of leadership?

Facebook has a guiding philosophy called the "hacker way." The hacker way is about continuous improvement and iteration.According to Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook CEO) ,if the hacker way has one enemy,it's the status quo.This example illustrates what type of leadership?

Do you believe everyone has the same capability to become a servant leader,or are some people by their nature more inclined to be servant leaders?

Describe a leader in your work experience who manifested positive or negative charismatic qualities.How did this affect your relationship with the leader?

Identify a leader you have worked with or are working with now.In your opinion, is this leader more of a transformational or charismatic leader??Explain why and include examples.

Think of a leader from your work experience or education who you believe has charisma.Explain why.

In your college or work experience,identify one leader you have come across whom you can say fits the bill of either a steward or servant leader.Explain why.

Unlike her peer managers,Mrs.Smith has given her followers greater latitude and freedom in decisions affecting their jobs. Which characteristic below best relates to this statement?

Think of a leader in our society today who is generally perceived to be a charismatic or transformational leader.In your opinion,which of the behavioral dimensions of charismatic and transformational leadership described in the text can be attributed to him or her?