Deck 7: followership

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Effective followers have the courage to initiate change and put themselves at risk or in conflict with others.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Feedback should be seen as a route to improvement not something to be feared.

Question 5

Characterized by both mindfulness and a willingness to act, effective followers are essential for the organization to be effective.

Question 6

According to the author, building a relationship with the leader implies submission and authority.

Question 7

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

Question 8

Coaching helps followers upgrade their skills and enhance their career development.

Question 9

If a leader's actions and decisions contradict the best interests of the organization, effective followers:

A) take a stand.
B) follow the leader.
C) sacrifice their personal integrity.
D) follow passively.

Question 10

Effective followers:

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

Question 11

One of the strategies for managing up is to be a resource for the leader.

Question 12

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

Question 13

According to Covey, moving from dependence to independence includes:

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 14

The nature of leader-follower relationships involves reciprocity, the mutual exchange of influence.

Question 15

A dependent person has developed a sense of self-worth and an attitude of self-reliance.

Question 16

Studying followership, is important for all reasons EXCEPT:

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 17

Dependent, uncritical thinkers:

A) are aware of the significance of their actions.
B) are aware of the actions of others.
C) accept the leader's ideas without thinking.
D) weigh the impact of decisions on the company vision.

Question 18

One aspect of being a good follower is to understand what leaders want and need.

Question 19

Covey's work shows a maturity continuum that leads from independence to dependence.

Question 20

No matter what position you hold in the organization, when you move to Interdependence, you step into a leadership role.

Question 21

Effective feedback does all EXCEPT:

A) describes the desired behaviors and outcomes.
B) looks toward the future.
C) describes the mistakes of the past.
D) minimizes fault-finding.

Question 22

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

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 23

To be a truly effective follower-or a leader-requires:

A) interdependence.
B) dependence.
C) passive thinking.
D) conformity.

Question 24

A dependent, uncritical thinker does all EXCEPT:

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 25

The alienated follower:

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 26

Effective feedback describes all EXCEPT:

A) why the leader thinks there is a need for improvement.
B) the nature of the leader-follower relationship.
C) the precise behavior and its consequences.
D) why the leader either approves of the behavior.

Question 27

In the coaching process, observations are:

A) specific training sessions.
B) discussions and agreement
C) visible occurrences in which the leader identifies a performance gap.
D) specific goals, action steps, measures of success, and a timeline.

Question 28

The passive follower exhibits:

A) critical, independent thinking.
B) the courage to initiate change.
C) neither critical thinking nor active participation.
D) the same toward everyone.

Question 29

Moving to interdependence involves all EXCEPT:

A) blaming others when things go wrong.
B) open communication.
C) teamwork.
D) building positive relationships.

Question 30

A follower can provide strength to the leader:

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.

Question 31

A leader can be a better leader when:

A) taking full credit for accomplishments.
B) followers say what they need in order to be good followers.
C) followers compliment the leader and thank him or her for behavior.
D) both followers say what they need in order to be good followers and followers compliment the leader and thank him or her for behavior.

Question 32

A follower can be a resource for the leader by:

A) informing the leader about their own ideas, beliefs, needs, and constraints.
B) giving up idealized leader images.
C) thanking the leader.
D) building a relationship.

Question 33

Synergy is the combined action that occurs when people:

A) renew the physical, mental, spiritual, and social aspects of their lives.
B) work together to create new alternatives and solutions.
C) blame others.
D) focus on preserving and enhancing relationships.

Question 34

Followers can influence their leaders by:

A) being a resource for the leader.
B) building a relationship.
C) helping the leader be a good leader.
D) all of these choices

Question 35

One corporate governance consultant points out that ineffective followers:

A) are as much to blame for ethical lapses as leaders.
B) are as much to blame for legal lapses as leaders.
C) both are as much to blame for ethical lapses as leaders and are as much to blame for legal lapses as leaders.
D) are not responsible for ethical problems in an organization.

Question 36

Effective interdependence includes:

A) authority.
B) knowledge.
C) empathetic listening.
D) power.

Question 37

Viewing the leader realistically includes:

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

Question 38

Leadership coaching is a method of:

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 39

Bosses want followers:

A) to understand their customers.
B) to know what is happening in the organization's industry.
C) to know how changes in technology might affect the organization.
D) all of the choices

Question 40

Followers want their leaders to be all EXCEPT:

A) charismatic.
B) forward-thinking.
C) inspiring.
D) competent.

Question 41

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

Question 42

______________helps a follower develop by showing or telling the follower what needs to be done and how to do it.

Question 43

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

Question 44

Describe the model of followership styles.

Question 45

Discuss the demands on effective followers.

Question 46

______________________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

Question 47

What is coaching?

Question 48

____________________ is failing to consider possibilities beyond what one is told; accepting the leader's ideas without thinking.

Question 49

____________________ occurs when a leader uses evaluation and communication to help individuals and the organization learn and improve.

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

The ____________________ is a critical, independent thinker who actively participates in the organization.

Question 53

Clarity of direction means:

A) creating an inspiring vision.
B) clearly communicating where the group or organization is going.
C) providing a basis for understanding leader decisions.
D) all of the choices

Question 54

Sometimes organizational or personal changes create a situation in which a follower must withdraw from a particular leader-follower relationship. This is called the courage to:

A) leave.
B) participate in transformation.
C) challenge.
D) assume responsibility.

Question 55

Supportive coaching does NOT involve:

A) asking questions.
B) serving as a resource.
C) telling a person what needs to be done.
D) helping others create their own solutions.

Question 56

In the four followership styles, the ____________________ is a person in the organization who is passive, yet independent, critical thinker.

Question 57

The benefits followers receive from leadership coaching include:

A) gaining a new perspective.
B) the opportunity to receive clear, direct feedback.
C) dealing with organizational politics.
D) all of the choices

Question 58

Why is it important for a follower to view the leader realistically?

Question 59

One way to influence your leader is to ____________________

Question 60

Government appointees often demonstrate this followership style 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

Question 61

How does coaching develop a follower's potential?

Question 62

How can leaders optimize the use of feedback and minimize the conflict and fear that often accompanies it ?

Question 63

What do followers want from their leaders? Discuss