A transformational leader differs from a transactional leader in many ways. Which of the following ideas is conveyed by transformational leaders?
A. The bottom line is to empower staff to reach for maximum organizational finan-cial success.
B. One does not necessarily have to complete every aspect of a planned task if an alter-native method of generating similar out-comes appears.
C. The focus of the job is strictly to prevent employee dissatisfaction and decreased morale.
D. Management skills will empower em-ployees more than leadership skills will.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect because transformational leaders are not so self-focused.
B Correct because to be transformational, one does not have to follow every rule but can look for new and creative ways to ac-complish a goal or task.
C Incorrect because prevention of employee dissatisfaction is not a big focus of trans-formational leadership.
D Incorrect because management skills do not empower people more than do leader-ship skills.
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