Effective Followership Qualities

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What distinguishes followers from leaders according to the text?

Intelligence and character
Initiative and self-control
Knowledge and judgment
The role they play (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a quality mentioned for effective followers in the text?

Credibility
Courage
Initiative
Selfishness (correct)

Why is courage important for effective followers according to the text?

To establish themselves as independent thinkers (correct)
To compete with coworkers
To avoid admitting mistakes
To take credit for the successes

Which quality is considered a prerequisite for organizational success?

Followership (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of followership based on the text?

It is a role rather than a person (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do effective followers give credit where credit is due according to the text?

To show honesty and credibility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do some individuals find satisfying about being a follower at work?

Helping to further a cause or idea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key quality of effective followers according to the text?

Building competence and focusing efforts (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do effective followers view themselves in relation to the leaders they follow?

As equals in terms of leadership responsibilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of good followers according to the text?

Anticipating needs at their own level of competence (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is self-management considered a key aspect of being an effective follower?

To exercise control and independence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some essential qualities of effective followers mentioned in the text?

Courage, honesty, and credibility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ineffective followers from self-managed followers?

Ineffective followers despair over their powerlessness, while self-managed followers eliminate the need for supervisory control systems. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can ineffective followers be described based on the text?

They have low morale and feel powerless. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do effective followers hold higher performance standards than the work environment requires?

To be prepared and useful to the organization. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when followers are strongly committed to goals not consistent with their companies' goals?

Leaders lose control of the organization. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a staple in the professional development of effective followers?

Continuing education. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do effective leaders handle followers strongly committed to personal goals conflicting with corporate goals?

By channeling their energies towards corporate goals. (B) Signup and view all the answers