Question 1

Describe an obstacle to delegation,or sign of delegating too little,that you have observed on the job.

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Question 2

We only have performance reviews once a year.But I wanted to know what my boss thinks of my work sooner,so we had a meeting to discuss my performance. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

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seeking and encouraging honest feedback from the leader.

Question 3

I believe that no matter what I do to try to get ahead,there are always people out there trying to sabotage my plans. Identify the specific follower-influencing characteristic in this statement.

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locus of control.  This statement is evidence of someone who has an external locus of control.

Question 4

In your opinion,can a leader maintain a personal friendship with some members of his or her work group or team without creating the perception of in-groups (those in his or her social circle)and out-groups (those outside his or her social circle)?

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Question 5

My boss hinted about having a sexual relationship,so I reminded her that I was happily married and clearly told her I was not interested and not to talk about it again. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

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resisting inappropriate influence by the leader.

Question 6

A relationship in which leader-follower interactions do lead to the creation of in-groups and out-groups. Which concept is described by this statement?

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vertical dyadic linkage theory.

Question 7

Recall an occasion when you had the opportunity to make a positive first impression on your manager. Describe what tactics you employed and their effects on your manager.

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Question 8

A hierarchical relationship in which leader-follower dyads (or pairs)develops. Which concept is described by this statement?

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vertical dyadic linkage theory.

Question 9

Recall the last time you were evaluated on the job by your manager. Describe how you felt at the end of the session. What factors accounted for your feelings?  See if some of the factors discussed in the Evaluating Followers; Guidelines for Success section apply in your particular situation.

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Question 10

Recall a work-related incident when you felt more qualified to do the job than your boss because of your education and experience. Describe how this characteristic enabled you to influence your boss.

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Question 11

I make a point to internally question the wisdom of the leader's decision rather than just doing what I am told. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

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raising issues/concerns when necessary.

Question 12

Recall a work situation in which you were required to do something that was beyond your employment contract. How did you respond to your manager's request,and what consequences did it have on your relationship with him or her?

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Question 13

Many of my peers depend on me for technical assistance because I am the only one in the department who has been trained to work with this new machine successfully. Identify the specific follower-influencing characteristic in this statement.

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education and experience.  Being the only one in the department who has been trained to work with a new machine is an example of an employee possessing education and experience.

Question 14

We have a new boss,and I've been filling her in on how we do things in our department.This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

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the follower is counseling/coaching the leader as needed.

Question 15

Select a manger you work or have worked for,and analyze how well he or she implements the four steps of delegation. Which steps does the manager typically follow and not follow?

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Question 16

Give examples of how you or someone you worked with employed some of the suggested guidelines to becoming an effective follower.

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Question 17

When it comes to selling my points to peers,I easily get them to see things my way rather than the boss's way due to my seniority and popularity in this division. Identify the specific follower-influencing characteristic in this statement.

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power position.  The leader has referent and connection power.

Question 18

Recall a work unit or organization you worked at that had both in-groups and out-groups.Describe some of the ways in which the manager's behavior and actions toward in-group and out-group members varied.

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Question 19

We started a new project today but I did not understand what I was supposed to be doing or expected to do. So I went to talk to my boss about what to do. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

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clarify your role and expectations.

Question 20

Think of a leader you've had or now have a very positive high-quality relationship with. Describe some of the work-related benefits you received that can be directly or indirectly tied to your relationship with this leader/supervisor.

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Quiz 7: Leader-Member Exchange and Followership