Which leadership behavior involves inspiring and motivating followers to commit to a shared vision?

Which leadership behavior involves inspiring and motivating followers to commit to a shared vision?

• A. Intellectual Stimulation
• B. Contingent Reward
• C. Idealized Influence
• D. Inspirational Motivation

Answer: (D)

Inspirational Motivation centers on casting a compelling future and energizing others to pursue it. It goes beyond simply telling people to work hard; it involves clearly communicating a vision, showing why it matters, and expressing confidence that the team can achieve it. This emotional appeal helps followers internalize the vision and commit to it, aligning their efforts with the shared goals. This differs from leading by example and earning trust (modeling behavior and integrity), from encouraging creativity and new ways of thinking, or from using rewards and incentives to drive performance.

Inspirational Motivation centers on casting a compelling future and energizing others to pursue it. It goes beyond simply telling people to work hard; it involves clearly communicating a vision, showing why it matters, and expressing confidence that the team can achieve it. This emotional appeal helps followers internalize the vision and commit to it, aligning their efforts with the shared goals.

This differs from leading by example and earning trust (modeling behavior and integrity), from encouraging creativity and new ways of thinking, or from using rewards and incentives to drive performance.