Question 1

What do followers want from their leaders? Discuss

Accepted Answer

Followers want several things from their leaders. Firstly, they want clear communication and direction. This means that leaders should be able to articulate their vision and goals clearly, and provide guidance on how to achieve them.

Secondly, followers want their leaders to be trustworthy and honest. They want to be able to rely on their leaders to make decisions that are in the best interest of the team or organization, and to be transparent about their actions and intentions.

Additionally, followers want their leaders to be supportive and empathetic. They want to feel that their leaders care about their well-being and are willing to listen to their concerns and provide support when needed.

Furthermore, followers want their leaders to be competent and capable. They want to have confidence in their leaders' abilities to make sound decisions and lead the team effectively.

Overall, followers want their leaders to be strong, yet compassionate, communicative, and trustworthy. They want to feel inspired and motivated by their leaders, and to have confidence in their ability to lead the team to success.

Question 2

A follower can provide strength to the leader:

Accepted Answer

A)  by supporting the leader. 
B)  by contributing to the organization in areas that complement the leader's position. 
C)  both by supporting the leader and by contributing to the organization in areas that complement the leader's position. 
D)  by submissively following orders. 
A)  by supporting the leader. 
B)  by contributing to the organization in areas that complement the leader's position. 
C)  both by supporting the leader and by contributing to the organization in areas that complement the leader's position. 
D)  by submissively following orders. C

Question 3

Effective followers:

Accepted Answer

A)  assume responsibility for their own behavior and its impact on the organization. 
B)  do not presume that a leader will provide them with security or permission to act. 
C)  exercise their potential and initiate opportunities. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  assume responsibility for their own behavior and its impact on the organization. 
B)  do not presume that a leader will provide them with security or permission to act. 
C)  exercise their potential and initiate opportunities. 
D)  all of these choices D

Question 4

According to Covey, moving from dependence to independence includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  being proactive. 
B)  starting with a clear mental image of your destination. 
C)  both being proactive and starting with a clear mental image of your destination. 
D)  taking neither initiative nor personal responsibility. 
A)  being proactive. 
B)  starting with a clear mental image of your destination. 
C)  both being proactive and starting with a clear mental image of your destination. 
D)  taking neither initiative nor personal responsibility.

Question 5

Leadership coaching is a method of:

Accepted Answer

A)  directing a follower with the aim of improving specific skills. 
B)  facilitating a follower with the aim of improving specific skills. 
C)  enhancing personal productivity. 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  directing a follower with the aim of improving specific skills. 
B)  facilitating a follower with the aim of improving specific skills. 
C)  enhancing personal productivity. 
D)  all of the choices

Question 6

A dependent, uncritical thinker does all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  considers only what he or she is told. 
B)  approaches problems with thoughtful questions. 
C)  avoids contributing to the cultivation of the organization. 
D)  accepts the leader's ideas without assessing them. 
A)  considers only what he or she is told. 
B)  approaches problems with thoughtful questions. 
C)  avoids contributing to the cultivation of the organization. 
D)  accepts the leader's ideas without assessing them.

Question 7

According to the Maturity Continuum, the move toward ____________________ is the realization that the best things happen by working cooperatively with others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Maturity Continuum, the move...

Question 8

______________________refers to facilitating follower learning by asking questions, allowing the individual to learn through trial and error, and serving as a resource for the follower's journey of discovery and development

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________refers to facilitating follower learning by asking...

Question 9

The alienated follower:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Describe Covey's model for developing and applying personal leadership qualities.

Accepted Answer

Developing Personal Potential can be acc

Question 11

________________ uses evaluation and communication to help individuals and the organization learn and improve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ uses evaluation and communication to help...

Question 12

Studying followership, is important for all reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Followers do not become leaders. 
B)  Followers have an influence on the leader. 
C)  Desirable qualities in a leader are also desirable in a follower. 
D)  Leaders and followers are roles that individuals shift in and out of in various conditions. 
A)  Followers do not become leaders. 
B)  Followers have an influence on the leader. 
C)  Desirable qualities in a leader are also desirable in a follower. 
D)  Leaders and followers are roles that individuals shift in and out of in various conditions.

Question 13

Supportive coaching involves showing or telling a person what needs to be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How does coaching develop a follower's potential?

Accepted Answer

Coaching develops a follower's potential

Question 15

One way to influence your leader is to ____________________

Accepted Answer

Be a resource
Build

Question 16

The alienated follower is both a critical, independent thinker who is active in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People should wait for an annual review to know how they're doing or how they can improve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the author, tips for using feedback to develop followers do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Make regular feedback a habit. 
B)  Use elements of organizational objectives. 
C)  Be generous with positive feedback. 
D)  Train followers to view feedback as an opportunity. 
A)  Make regular feedback a habit. 
B)  Use elements of organizational objectives. 
C)  Be generous with positive feedback. 
D)  Train followers to view feedback as an opportunity.

Question 19

Being a resource for the leader, building a relationship, helping the leader to be a good leader, and viewing the leader realistically are _____________________

Accepted Answer

strategies for manag

Question 20

Viewing the leader realistically includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking questions about the leader's experiences. 
B)  useing mindful initiatives. 
C)  giving up idealized images. 
D)  plying the leader for company stories. 
A)  asking questions about the leader's experiences. 
B)  useing mindful initiatives. 
C)  giving up idealized images. 
D)  plying the leader for company stories.

What do followers want from their leaders? Discuss

A follower can provide strength to the leader:

Effective followers:

According to Covey, moving from dependence to independence includes:

Leadership coaching is a method of:

A dependent, uncritical thinker does all EXCEPT:

According to the Maturity Continuum, the move toward ____________________ is the realization that the best things happen by working cooperatively with others.

______________________refers to facilitating follower learning by asking questions, allowing the individual to learn through trial and error, and serving as a resource for the follower's journey of discovery and development

The alienated follower:

Describe Covey's model for developing and applying personal leadership qualities.

________________ uses evaluation and communication to help individuals and the organization learn and improve.

Studying followership, is important for all reasons EXCEPT:

Supportive coaching involves showing or telling a person what needs to be done.

How does coaching develop a follower's potential?

One way to influence your leader is to ____________________

The alienated follower is both a critical, independent thinker who is active in the organization.

People should wait for an annual review to know how they're doing or how they can improve.

According to the author, tips for using feedback to develop followers do NOT include:

Being a resource for the leader, building a relationship, helping the leader to be a good leader, and viewing the leader realistically are _____________________

Viewing the leader realistically includes:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

contingency Approaches to Leadership

the Leader as an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

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

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Exam 7: followership

What do followers want from their leaders? Discuss

A follower can provide strength to the leader:

Effective followers:

According to Covey, moving from dependence to independence includes:

Leadership coaching is a method of:

A dependent, uncritical thinker does all EXCEPT:

According to the Maturity Continuum, the move toward ____________________ is the realization that the best things happen by working cooperatively with others.

______________________refers to facilitating follower learning by asking questions, allowing the individual to learn through trial and error, and serving as a resource for the follower's journey of discovery and development

The alienated follower:

Describe Covey's model for developing and applying personal leadership qualities.

________________ uses evaluation and communication to help individuals and the organization learn and improve.

Studying followership, is important for all reasons EXCEPT:

Supportive coaching involves showing or telling a person what needs to be done.

How does coaching develop a follower's potential?

One way to influence your leader is to ____________________

The alienated follower is both a critical, independent thinker who is active in the organization.

People should wait for an annual review to know how they're doing or how they can improve.

According to the author, tips for using feedback to develop followers do NOT include:

Being a resource for the leader, building a relationship, helping the leader to be a good leader, and viewing the leader realistically are _____________________

Viewing the leader realistically includes:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

contingency Approaches to Leadership

the Leader as an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

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