Transformational Leadership Styles Flashcards

Which component of transformational leadership involves a leader behaving in ways that earn admiration and trust from followers?

Answer: Idealized influence

Idealized influence refers to the leader acting as a role model whose behavior earns follower trust, respect, and admiration.

A manager notices that two team members have very different learning styles and tailors coaching to each person. Which transformational component does this best illustrate?

Answer: Individualized consideration

Individualized consideration involves attending to each follower's unique needs, acting as mentor or coach on a personal level.

Transformational leadership is most closely associated with which type of organizational change?

Answer: Fundamental, large-scale cultural change

Transformational leadership is designed to inspire fundamental, large-scale change in organizational culture, vision, and values.

Which of the following BEST distinguishes transformational leadership from transactional leadership?

Answer: Transformational leaders elevate followers' intrinsic motivation and values

Unlike transactional leadership's focus on exchanges, transformational leadership elevates followers' intrinsic motivation, values, and long-term vision.

A CEO constantly challenges employees to question long-held assumptions and find creative solutions to problems. Which transformational factor is this?

Answer: Intellectual stimulation

Intellectual stimulation encourages followers to challenge assumptions, think creatively, and reframe problems in new ways.

According to Bass and Avolio's Full Range Leadership Model, which leadership behavior is considered MOST passive and ineffective?

Answer: Laissez-faire leadership

Laissez-faire leadership, characterized by the avoidance of leadership responsibilities, is considered the most passive and ineffective style in the Full Range Model.

Which outcome is MOST strongly associated with transformational leadership in organizational research?

Answer: Higher follower satisfaction and extra effort

Research consistently links transformational leadership to higher follower satisfaction, extra effort beyond expectations, and perceived leader effectiveness.