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 passive
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 followership has gained more attention in recent years, it still lacks extensive research compared to the vast amount of literature on leadership. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choices A and D are incorrect because followership has been differentiated from leadership and there is a growing recognition of the active role that followers can play in leadership. Choice B is partially correct in that traditional perspectives viewed followers as passive, but this view has been challenged and revised in contemporary discussions of followership.

In Contrast to Leadership, the Topic of Followership Has