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51) The type of leader who guides or motivates followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements is called a(n) a. transactional leader. b. charismatic leader. c. transformational leader. d. level 5 leader. e. inspirational leader. 52) Maxwell is a leader who inspires his followers to go beyond their own self-interests for the good of the organization and is capable of having a profound effect on them. Maxwell is a a. transcendent leader. b. transformational leader. c. transactional leader. d. charismatic leader. e. inspirational leader. 53) June is a team leader who engages in unconventional behaviour to demonstrate her convictions about the company’s vision. June is a a. transcendent leader. b. transformational leader. c. transactional leader. d. charismatic leader. e. production oriented leader. 54) Graham, a young entrepreneur, often talks about a remarkable vision that is built upon a strong sense of mission and commitment to his followers. He is willing to take risks for the company. His followers are proud of their work, and he is highly respected and trusted. Graham is a(n) ________ leader. a. inspirational b. situational c. transformational d. visionary e. charismatic 55) Every time his staff comes out of a department meeting with him, they feel energized by the powerful imagery Jacques uses to describe his vision for the organization. Jacques is likely a(n) ________ leader. a. transactional b. employee-oriented c. visionary d. transformational e. superior 56) A research study focusing on employees’ impression of their leaders found that a. charismatic leaders increased employees’ sense of belonging and willingness to engage in helping. b. all companies who had transactional leaders were more profitable than those who did not. c. the most popular type of leader was the autocratic leader, as under this leader, followers never doubted their jobs and required work performance. d. transactional leadership correlates more strongly than transformational leadership with lower turnover rates. e. transactional leaders are more promotable than transformational leaders because their performance is measured by objective means and, consequently, accomplishments are recognized. 57) Transformational leaders a. give rewards in exchange for good work. b. intervene if standards are not met. c. communicate high expectations. d. look for deviations from standards. e. take corrective action when needed. 58) Tom is the new CEO, and one of the main reasons he was hired was that he has the ability to inspire followers during times of great change. Tom is likely a a. transactional leader. b. charismatic leader. c. visionary leader. d. exceptional leader. e. change leader. 59) ________ leaders have individual capability, team skills, managerial competence, the ability to stimulate others to high performance, and a blend of personal humility and professional will. a. Transactional b. Transformational c. Authoritarian d. Charismatic e. Level 5 60) Effective team leaders need to learn skills such as a. strategic planning. b. task delegation. c. creating a virtual workplace. d. willingness to trust others. e. selective perception. 61) You have just been assigned to work in a new area, and your new boss is a woman. According to your text, you should expect your new boss to rely on a more ________ style of management than your former boss, who was a man. a. futuristic b. authoritative c. directive d. democratic e. competitive 62) Donald has befriended Ron, a new employee in his department. Donald has provided Ron with advice on how to survive and get ahead in the organization and has acted as a sounding board for ideas that Ron had been hesitant to share with their boss. Donald is serving as a ________ to Ron. a. manager b. leader c. protégé d. mentor e. visionary 63) TRS Ltd. employs many telecommuters, contracts out much of its work, and has offices globally. TRS Ltd. faces the challenge of ________ leadership. a. new b. partnered c. online d. empowered e. interpersonal 64) Elaine is considered to be a trustworthy boss by her staff. She knows who she is, knows what she believes in, and values. She acts on those values and beliefs openly and candidly. Elaine is likely a(n) ________ leader. a. charismatic b. transactional c. visionary d. fearless e. authentic 65) Kerri often asks employees to provide input on decisions that will affect them. Pete, her predecessor, always made decisions by himself without consulting staff. This example confirms research that shows that female leaders are more ________ than male leaders. a. intelligent b. democratic c. authoritative d. directive e. competitive