Identify at least five effects that charismatic leadership can have on

QUESTION

Identify at least five effects that charismatic leadership can have on followers. Under what conditions are these effects likely to occur? What cautions might you offer to followers of a charismatic leader?

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER:

Trust in leader’s ideology; belief similarity between leader and follower; unquestioning acceptance; affection toward leader; obedience; identification with leader; emotional involvement; heightened goals; increased confidence. Remain aware of how you are being influenced and in what directions you are being asked to go.