Question 1

Compare critical thinking and uncritical thinking according to Kelley's theory of followership.

Accepted Answer

One theory of followership was proposed by Robert E. Kelley, who conducted extensive interviews with leaders and followers and came up with five styles of followership. These followership styles are categorized according to two dimensions. The first dimension is the quality of independent, critical thinking versus dependent, uncritical thinking. Critical thinking means approaching subjects, situations, and problems with thoughtful questions and in an unbiased way, gathering and assessing ideas and information objectively, and mentally penetrating into underlying implications of various alternatives. Conversely, a dependent, uncritical thinker does not consider possibilities beyond what he or she is told, does not contribute to the cultivation of the organization, and accepts the leader's ideas without assessing or evaluating them.

Question 2

_____ should not be used simply to criticize a person or to point out faults. The focus should always be on how the follower can improve.

Accepted Answer

Feedback

Question 3

Clarity of direction involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance. 
B)  distinctly communicating where the group or organization is going and why. 
C)  directing or facilitating a follower with the aim of improving specific skills. 
D)  evaluating and communicating a followers performance. 
A)  telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance. 
B)  distinctly communicating where the group or organization is going and why. 
C)  directing or facilitating a follower with the aim of improving specific skills. 
D)  evaluating and communicating a followers performance. B

Question 4

The benefits followers receive from leadership coaching include:

Accepted Answer

A)  gaining a new perspective. 
B)  doing only what is told. 
C)  avoiding conflict. 
D)  utilizing uncritical thinking skills. 
A)  gaining a new perspective. 
B)  doing only what is told. 
C)  avoiding conflict. 
D)  utilizing uncritical thinking skills.

Question 5

Active follower behavior refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  being reactive. 
B)  requiring constant supervision. 
C)  initiating problem solving. 
D)  taking neither initiative nor personal responsibility. 
A)  being reactive. 
B)  requiring constant supervision. 
C)  initiating problem solving. 
D)  taking neither initiative nor personal responsibility.

Question 6

In the context of styles of followership, a dependent, uncritical thinker:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not consider possibilities beyond what he or she is told. 
B)  is aware of the significance of his or her own actions. 
C)  contributes to the cultivation of an organization. 
D)  does not accept a leader's ideas without assessing them. 
A)  does not consider possibilities beyond what he or she is told. 
B)  is aware of the significance of his or her own actions. 
C)  contributes to the cultivation of an organization. 
D)  does not accept a leader's ideas without assessing them.

Question 7

An alienated follower:

Accepted Answer

A)  is active in an organization. 
B)  is passive, yet an independent thinker. 
C)  does not try to avoid risk or conflict. 
D)  does not utilize critical thinking skills. 
A)  is active in an organization. 
B)  is passive, yet an independent thinker. 
C)  does not try to avoid risk or conflict. 
D)  does not utilize critical thinking skills.

Question 8

Effective leaders see feedback as something to dread or fear and not as a route to improvement and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the context of the four followership styles, a(n) _____ participates willingly but without considering the consequences of what he or she is being asked to do-even at the risk of contributing to a harmful endeavor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the four followership...

Question 10

Which of the following is a traditional management role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helping followers understand and learn 
B)  Removing obstacles to growth 
C)  Telling followers what to do 
D)  Empowering followers to explore 
A)  Helping followers understand and learn 
B)  Removing obstacles to growth 
C)  Telling followers what to do 
D)  Empowering followers to explore

Question 11

Jessie became a better leader when her followers:

Accepted Answer

A)  took all the credit for the accomplishments of the team. 
B)  were submissive and passive. 
C)  complimented her for behavior that they appreciated. 
D)  idealized her leadership skills. 
A)  took all the credit for the accomplishments of the team. 
B)  were submissive and passive. 
C)  complimented her for behavior that they appreciated. 
D)  idealized her leadership skills.

Question 12

A passive follower:

Accepted Answer

A)  displays critical, independent thinking. 
B)  possesses the courage to initiate change. 
C)  does not exhibit active participation. 
D)  typically carries out any and all orders. 
A)  displays critical, independent thinking. 
B)  possesses the courage to initiate change. 
C)  does not exhibit active participation. 
D)  typically carries out any and all orders.

Question 13

How can leaders optimize the use of feedback and minimize the conflict and fear that often accompanies it?

Accepted Answer

The following are some ways leaders can

Question 14

_____ are often the result of leaders who are overcontrolling of others and who punish mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pragmatic survivors 
B)  Alienated followers 
C)  Passive followers 
D)  Conformists 
A)  Pragmatic survivors 
B)  Alienated followers 
C)  Passive followers 
D)  Conformists

Question 15

Describe the types of courage that an effective follower should have.

Accepted Answer

Effective followers should have the cour

Question 16

A(n) _____ individual participates fully in an organization, engages in behavior that is beyond the limits of the job, demonstrates a sense of ownership, and initiates problem solving and decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ individual participates fully in an...

Question 17

Which of the following characteristics describes effective feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  General in nature 
B)  Looks toward the future 
C)  Describes the mistakes of the past 
D)  Focuses on fault-finding 
A)  General in nature 
B)  Looks toward the future 
C)  Describes the mistakes of the past 
D)  Focuses on fault-finding

Question 18

Briefly describe the characteristics of an alienated follower.

Accepted Answer

An alienated follower is an independent,

Question 19

A(n) _____ is often an effective follower who has experienced setbacks and obstacles, perhaps promises broken by superiors.

Accepted Answer

A)  alienated follower 
B)  conformist 
C)  pragmatic survivor 
D)  active follower 
A)  alienated follower 
B)  conformist 
C)  pragmatic survivor 
D)  active follower

Question 20

A passive follower exhibits critical, independent thinking and displays initiative and a sense of responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Compare critical thinking and uncritical thinking according to Kelley's theory of followership.

_____ should not be used simply to criticize a person or to point out faults. The focus should always be on how the follower can improve.

Clarity of direction involves:

The benefits followers receive from leadership coaching include:

Active follower behavior refers to:

In the context of styles of followership, a dependent, uncritical thinker:

An alienated follower:

Effective leaders see feedback as something to dread or fear and not as a route to improvement and development.

In the context of the four followership styles, a(n) _____ participates willingly but without considering the consequences of what he or she is being asked to do-even at the risk of contributing to a harmful endeavor.

Which of the following is a traditional management role?

Jessie became a better leader when her followers:

A passive follower:

How can leaders optimize the use of feedback and minimize the conflict and fear that often accompanies it?

_____ are often the result of leaders who are overcontrolling of others and who punish mistakes.

Describe the types of courage that an effective follower should have.

A(n) _____ individual participates fully in an organization, engages in behavior that is beyond the limits of the job, demonstrates a sense of ownership, and initiates problem solving and decision making.

Which of the following characteristics describes effective feedback?

Briefly describe the characteristics of an alienated follower.

A(n) _____ is often an effective follower who has experienced setbacks and obstacles, perhaps promises broken by superiors.

A passive follower exhibits critical, independent thinking and displays initiative and a sense of responsibility.

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Exam 7: Followership

Compare critical thinking and uncritical thinking according to Kelley's theory of followership.

_____ should not be used simply to criticize a person or to point out faults. The focus should always be on how the follower can improve.

Clarity of direction involves:

The benefits followers receive from leadership coaching include:

Active follower behavior refers to:

In the context of styles of followership, a dependent, uncritical thinker:

An alienated follower:

Effective leaders see feedback as something to dread or fear and not as a route to improvement and development.

In the context of the four followership styles, a(n) _____ participates willingly but without considering the consequences of what he or she is being asked to do-even at the risk of contributing to a harmful endeavor.

Which of the following is a traditional management role?

Jessie became a better leader when her followers:

A passive follower:

How can leaders optimize the use of feedback and minimize the conflict and fear that often accompanies it?

_____ are often the result of leaders who are overcontrolling of others and who punish mistakes.

Describe the types of courage that an effective follower should have.

A(n) _____ individual participates fully in an organization, engages in behavior that is beyond the limits of the job, demonstrates a sense of ownership, and initiates problem solving and decision making.

Which of the following characteristics describes effective feedback?

Briefly describe the characteristics of an alienated follower.

A(n) _____ is often an effective follower who has experienced setbacks and obstacles, perhaps promises broken by superiors.

A passive follower exhibits critical, independent thinking and displays initiative and a sense of responsibility.

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters