Understanding Followership in Organizations
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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?

  • Independence
  • Competence
  • Self-management
  • Commitment (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Skills and aptitudes necessary to complete the goal or task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Kelley claim that studying 'followership' is important for a better understanding of leadership?

    <p>It brings attention to the reciprocal role of follower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kelley, what are the two characteristics used to identify the difference between followers and non-followers?

    <p>Critical thinking and activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>The alienated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of follower will defend their leader when faced with opposition from others and not question the decisions or actions of the leader?

    <p>The yes-people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of follower requires external motivation and constant supervision from the leader, and lacks commitment?

    <p>The sheep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes star followers from other types of followers?

    <p>They are positive, active, and independent thinkers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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