In contrast to leadership, the topic of followership has:
A)been viewed as not highly differentiated versus leadership.
B)been viewed from a traditional perspective as active.
C)not been extensively researched.
D)not endorsed the view that the follower role is an active one with potential for leadership.

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While there has been some research on followership, it has not been as extensive or well-developed as the research on leadership. A and B are not correct because followership has been increasingly studied and differentiated from leadership, and followers are now seen as active participants in the leadership process. D is also incorrect because modern research on followership does endorse the view that followers can exhibit leadership and have significant impact on organizational outcomes.

In Contrast to Leadership, the Topic of Followership Has