Question 1

An alienated follower:
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.

Accepted Answer

An alienated follower is someone who feels disconnected or disenchanted with the organization they belong to. They may have independent thoughts and ideas but choose to be passive in their involvement. Therefore, choice B - "is passive, yet an independent thinker" - best represents the characteristics of an alienated follower.

Question 2

It is a leader's job to clearly communicate where a group or organization is going and why.

Accepted Answer

Clear communication of direction and purpose is a fundamental responsibility of a leader.

Question 3

Followers can influence their leaders by being:
A)a resource for the leader.
B)critical of an organization.
C)submissive and passive.
D)dependent, uncritical thinkers.

Accepted Answer

Followers can influence their leaders by being a resource for them. They can provide information, ideas, and support that can help the leader make better decisions and lead more effectively. Critical followers can also provide valuable feedback that can help the leader identify and address problems within the organization. However, being submissive, passive, or uncritical can actually limit a follower's ability to influence their leader. It is important for followers to be engaged, thoughtful, and willing to challenge their leaders when necessary.

Question 4

Dependent, uncritical thinkers:
A)are aware of the significance of their actions.
B)accept a leader's ideas without assessing them.
C)contribute to the cultivation of an organization
D)weigh the impact of decisions on the company vision.

Accepted Answer

Dependent, uncritical thinkers are those who are not able to assess the ideas of their leaders and accept them blindly without questioning. They do not contribute much to the growth of the organization as they do not have a critical thinking and analytical approach towards the work they do.

Question 5

Bosses want followers to:
A)understand their customers.
B)understand the needs of fellow colleagues.
C)depend solely on leaders for growth prospects.
D)refrain from thinking critically.

Accepted Answer

Bosses typically want followers to understand their customers to improve service, meet customer needs, and drive business success.

Question 6

Building a relationship with a leader implies submitting to authority.

Accepted Answer

Building a relationship with a leader involves mutual respect and understanding, not just submission to authority.

Question 7

A(n) is often an effective follower who has experienced setbacks and obstacles, perhaps promises broken by supenors.
A)alienated follower
B)conformist
C)pragmatic survivor
D)active follower

Accepted Answer

An alienated follower is someone who has become disillusioned due to setbacks or broken promises by superiors, leading them to be critical and independent in their thinking.

Question 8

A passive follower:
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.

Accepted Answer

A passive follower does not exhibit active participation. They may carry out orders, but they do not actively engage in the decision-making process or seek to initiate change.

Question 9

In the context offollowership styles, leave the thinking to their leaders.
A)pragmatic survivors
B)alienated followers
C)passive followers
D)conformists

Accepted Answer

Passive followers tend to rely heavily on their leaders for direction and decision-making. They often prefer to avoid responsibility and simply obey the instructions of their leaders, leaving the thinking to them. The other options (A, B, and D) do not necessarily involve leaving the thinking to their leaders, as they may exhibit different styles of followership such as actively seeking change (pragmatic survivors), feeling disconnected and disengaged (alienated followers), or conforming to group norms (conformists).

Question 10

Leadership coaching involves telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance.

Accepted Answer

Leadership coaching is a facilitative process that focuses on developing followers' skills, abilities, and confidence to achieve their goals. It involves partnering with followers to help them explore their potential, identify obstacles, and develop action plans. Coaching is about asking thoughtful questions, listening actively, providing feedback and support, and empowering followers to take ownership of their development. It does not involve telling followers what to do or controlling their behavior, but rather guiding them to find their own solutions and achieve their objectives.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A dependent, uncritical thinker is someone who relies on their leader to tell them what to do without questioning or considering other possibilities. They do not think for themselves and simply follow orders.

Question 12

Which of the following styles of followership do government appointees often demonstrate because they have their own agendas and a short period of time in which to implement them?
A)Pragmatic survivor
B)Conformist
C)Passive follower
D)Alienated follower

Accepted Answer

Government appointees often face unique challenges as they have limited time to achieve their own goals and may have conflicting agendas with their superiors. Pragmatic survivors are followers who are adaptive and focused on achieving their own goals, which makes them a common style for government appointees. They prioritize surviving and succeeding in their current position rather than seeking to make a long-term impact.

Question 13

An effective follower-leader relationship is based on .
A)mutnal respect
B)authority
C)submission
D)conformity

Accepted Answer

An effective follower-leader relationship is based on mutual respect, where both parties value each other's contributions and perspectives.

Question 14

Effective followers:
A)are passive and uncritical by nature.
B)presume that a leader will provide them with security, permission to act, or personal growth.
C)initiate opportunities through which they can achieve personal fulfilhnent.
D)try to avoid risk or conflict.

Accepted Answer

Effective followers take initiative and seek opportunities for personal fulfillment, rather than being passive or relying solely on leaders for direction and growth.

Question 15

Effective followers have to know what they stand for and be willing to express their own ideas to their leaders even though this might mean risking their jobs.

Accepted Answer

Effective followers should have the courage and conviction to communicate their own thoughts and views to their leaders, even if it could mean potential risks to their job security.

Question 16

Managing up involves:
A)giving advice on handling specific organizational situations and dealing with organizational politics.
B)directing and controlling behavior and judging individual performance.
C)telling a person exactly what needs to be done.
D)consciously developing a mutually-respectful relationship with one's direct superiors.

Accepted Answer

Managing up involves intentionally building a respectful and productive relationship with one's direct superiors. It requires understanding their communication style, preferences, and priorities in order to effectively work together and achieve mutual goals. It is not about directing or controlling behavior, giving advice on specific situations, or telling someone exactly what to do.

Question 17

Leaders value those people who:
A)show initiative.
B)think uncritically.
C)do not take responsibility when something needs to be done.
D)focus exclusively on the shortcomings of an organization.

Accepted Answer

Leaders value people who take initiative because it shows they are proactive and have a desire to contribute to the success of the organization. Thinking critically is also important, but thinking uncritically can lead to complacency and missed opportunities for improvement. Not taking responsibility and focusing only on shortcomings are both negative traits that are not valued by leaders.

Question 18

A follower can be a resource for the leader by:
A)informing the leader about their own ideas.
B)staying aloof from the vision of their organization.
C)refusing to acknowledging the leader for his or her contributions.
D)maintaining a distance from the leader.

Accepted Answer

A follower can provide valuable input and insights to the leader by sharing their own ideas. This can help the leader make better decisions and come up with more creative solutions. By staying aloof or maintaining distance, the follower is not providing any resources to the leader. Refusing to acknowledge the leader's contributions can also create tension and hinder the leader's effectiveness.

Question 19

are often the result of leaders who are over-controlling of others and who punish mistakes.
A)Pragmatic survivors
B)Alienated followers
C)Passive followers
D)Conformists

Accepted Answer

The answer of are often the result of leaders who...

Question 20

Active follower behavior refers to:
A)being reactive.
B)requiring constant supervision.
C)initiating problem solving.
D)taking neither initiative nor personal responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Active follower behavior involves taking initiative and being proactive in problem-solving, rather than waiting for constant supervision or taking no personal responsibility. Option C, which states "initiating problem-solving," best aligns with this definition.

Quiz 7: Followership

An alienated follower:

It is a leader's job to clearly communicate where a group or organization is going and why.

Followers can influence their leaders by being:

Dependent, uncritical thinkers:

Bosses want followers to:

Building a relationship with a leader implies submitting to authority.

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

A passive follower:

In the context offollowership styles, leave the thinking to their leaders.

Leadership coaching involves telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance.

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

Which of the following styles of followership do government appointees often demonstrate because they have their own agendas and a short period of time in which to implement them?

An effective follower-leader relationship is based on .

Effective followers:

Effective followers have to know what they stand for and be willing to express their own ideas to their leaders even though this might mean risking their jobs.

Managing up involves:

Leaders value those people who:

A follower can be a resource for the leader by:

are often the result of leaders who are over-controlling of others and who punish mistakes.

Active follower behavior refers to: