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According to Kelley (1988), what is the significance of studying 'followership'?
According to Kelley (1988), what is the significance of studying 'followership'?
- It focuses on the personal goals of followers
- It provides a better understanding of leadership (correct)
- It highlights the limitations of effective followers
- It emphasizes the importance of individual skills
Which quality, as described by Kelley, refers to an individual's commitment to the goal or cause of a group?
Which quality, as described by Kelley, refers to an individual's commitment to the goal or cause of a group?
- Independence
- Competence
- Self-management
- Commitment (correct)
What is the main reason for leaders to delegate tasks to individuals with good self-management?
What is the main reason for leaders to delegate tasks to individuals with good self-management?
- To reduce their own workload (correct)
- To ensure critical thinking in the team
- To empower the followers
- To improve the followers' competence
What is essential for individuals in a group, team, or organisation to possess?
What is essential for individuals in a group, team, or organisation to possess?
Why does Kelley claim that studying 'followership' is important for a better understanding of leadership?
Why does Kelley claim that studying 'followership' is important for a better understanding of leadership?
According to Kelley, what are the two characteristics used to identify the difference between followers and non-followers?
According to Kelley, what are the two characteristics used to identify the difference between followers and non-followers?
Which type of follower is described as being negative and often attempts to stall or bring the group down by constantly questioning the decisions and actions of the leader?
Which type of follower is described as being negative and often attempts to stall or bring the group down by constantly questioning the decisions and actions of the leader?
What type of follower will defend their leader when faced with opposition from others and not question the decisions or actions of the leader?
What type of follower will defend their leader when faced with opposition from others and not question the decisions or actions of the leader?
Which type of follower requires external motivation and constant supervision from the leader, and lacks commitment?
Which type of follower requires external motivation and constant supervision from the leader, and lacks commitment?
What distinguishes star followers from other types of followers?
What distinguishes star followers from other types of followers?
