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Idealized influence as a component of the transformational leadership

44. When followers summarize the effects of their identification with a transformational leader by describing the leader as someone who has had a significant impact on their personal and professional development, they are in essence describing the effects of the leader's use of ____ power.
a.
reward
b.
expert
c.
referent
d.
legitimate


ANS:  C                     

   45.   Which of the following statements about idealized influence as a component of the transformational leadership model is false?
a.
Idealized influence refers to the behaviors of transformational leaders that followers strive to emulate.
b.
Transformational leaders will often use their power for personal gain, in addition to achieving their vision.
c.
Followers typically identify with the leaders personally, as well as with their vision and values.
d.
Followers often view transformational leaders as operating according to a pattern of open communication.


ANS:  B                        

   46.   As a result of the increasing turbulence in their environments, organizations typically need more transformational leadership at ____ levels of the organization.
a.
all
b.
high
c.
middle
d.
low


ANS:    A