Cooper Mills is a company that accomplished one of the greatest success stories of our time. The company which began in the garage of its current CEO, Kyle Cooper, went on to become one of the largest producers of textiles in the country. The company has now diversified successfully into other product lines. A group of researchers is now undertaking a study on Cooper Mills as an organization led by a transformational leader. Which of the following, if true, would most support the conclusion that Kyle Cooper is a transformational leader?
a) The management follows Kyle's principle of avoiding risks and conducting business conservatively.
b) Cooper Mills' goals tend to be very ambitious and to hold personal value for employees.
c) Cooper Mills has a centralized decision-making structure.
d) Cooper Mills' performance has held at average levels for the past three years.
e) Cooper Mills' compensation plans are designed to reward short-term results.