The Key Factor Underlying the Persuasive Impact of a Personal

question 38

Multiple Choice

The key factor underlying the persuasive impact of a personal or interpersonal message received from either a formal or informal source is ________.

• A) the number of times the message is sent
• B) the source's credibility
• C) the number of times the message is received
• D) the type of broadcast medium used
• E) the extent to which the receiver's peers understand the message

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Definitions:

Charismatic Leadership

A leadership style characterized by an individual's ability to inspire and motivate followers through their personality, communication, and behavior.

Pseudotransformational Leadership

Leadership that appears to be transformational but actually manipulates followers for the leader's own benefit rather than inspiring genuine change.

Inspirational Motivation

The ability of a leader to inspire and motivate others to achieve higher levels of performance through a compelling vision of the future.

Transformational Leadership

A form of leadership that causes change in individuals and social systems, characterized by the leader's ability to inspire followers to transcend their own self-interests for the good of the organization or community.