MGMT 380 CH 15 LEARN SMART QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
True or false: willing subordination to the leader involves the deference of followers to
her authority? - ANSWER true
True or false: charismatic leaders typically set low expectation for followers, despite
expressing confidence in the ability of followers. - ANSWER false
True or false: followers who are content with the status quo are most likely to perceive a
need for a charismatic leader or be willing to devote great effort to fundamentally
change an organization or society. - ANSWER false
Attributions of charisma will spread ____ in organizations having well-established social
networks as compared to those without well-established networks. - ANSWER more
quickly
Which of the following situations is likely to diminish transformational leadership? -
ANSWER These all increase transformational leadership
Which of the following is not a characteristic a charismatic leader must have to be
successful? - ANSWER inflexible
Based on Conger and Kanungo's stage model to differentiate charismatic from non
charismatic leaders, arrange the steps taken by charismatic leaders In the correct
order of occurrence. - ANSWER - They thoroughly assess the current situation and
pinpoint problems with the status quo.
-They articulate a vision that represents a change from the states quo.
-They build trust in their vision and goals by personal example, risk taking, and their
total commitment to the vision.
, True or False: Research has not shown strong support for the idea that transformational
leaders are effective at large-scale societal or organization change. - ANSWER false
True or False: A charismatic leader's vision is typically limited to grand social
movements? - ANSWER False
Transformational leaders in a firm build trust in their leadership and the attainability of
their goals through a(n) ______ of seemingly unshakable self-confidence, strength of
moral conviction, personal example and self-sacrifice, and unconventional tactics or
behavior. - ANSWER image
True or false: Nonverbal communication is not important for charismatic leaders. -
ANSWER False
A strong emotional reaction to, identification with, and belief in some leaders by
followers refers to ____ - ANSWER charisma
Which of the following best describes the relationship between followers and a
charismatic leader? - ANSWER followers strongly identify with their leader
True or false: In an organizational contest, charismatic leaders need to keep in mind
that some people will become alienated with their vision and movement and can have
emotions just as intense as those of the followers of the vision. - ANSWER true
Which toe of leader is not likely to be a transformational leader? - ANSWER an
individual who is not emotionally expressive
In the context of resistance to organizational change, Identify the ways in which leaders
can help followers deal with their frustration. - ANSWER -By ensuring that followers
gan proficiency with the new systems and skills as quickly as possible
-By setting realistic expectations
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
True or false: willing subordination to the leader involves the deference of followers to
her authority? - ANSWER true
True or false: charismatic leaders typically set low expectation for followers, despite
expressing confidence in the ability of followers. - ANSWER false
True or false: followers who are content with the status quo are most likely to perceive a
need for a charismatic leader or be willing to devote great effort to fundamentally
change an organization or society. - ANSWER false
Attributions of charisma will spread ____ in organizations having well-established social
networks as compared to those without well-established networks. - ANSWER more
quickly
Which of the following situations is likely to diminish transformational leadership? -
ANSWER These all increase transformational leadership
Which of the following is not a characteristic a charismatic leader must have to be
successful? - ANSWER inflexible
Based on Conger and Kanungo's stage model to differentiate charismatic from non
charismatic leaders, arrange the steps taken by charismatic leaders In the correct
order of occurrence. - ANSWER - They thoroughly assess the current situation and
pinpoint problems with the status quo.
-They articulate a vision that represents a change from the states quo.
-They build trust in their vision and goals by personal example, risk taking, and their
total commitment to the vision.
, True or False: Research has not shown strong support for the idea that transformational
leaders are effective at large-scale societal or organization change. - ANSWER false
True or False: A charismatic leader's vision is typically limited to grand social
movements? - ANSWER False
Transformational leaders in a firm build trust in their leadership and the attainability of
their goals through a(n) ______ of seemingly unshakable self-confidence, strength of
moral conviction, personal example and self-sacrifice, and unconventional tactics or
behavior. - ANSWER image
True or false: Nonverbal communication is not important for charismatic leaders. -
ANSWER False
A strong emotional reaction to, identification with, and belief in some leaders by
followers refers to ____ - ANSWER charisma
Which of the following best describes the relationship between followers and a
charismatic leader? - ANSWER followers strongly identify with their leader
True or false: In an organizational contest, charismatic leaders need to keep in mind
that some people will become alienated with their vision and movement and can have
emotions just as intense as those of the followers of the vision. - ANSWER true
Which toe of leader is not likely to be a transformational leader? - ANSWER an
individual who is not emotionally expressive
In the context of resistance to organizational change, Identify the ways in which leaders
can help followers deal with their frustration. - ANSWER -By ensuring that followers
gan proficiency with the new systems and skills as quickly as possible
-By setting realistic expectations
