Question 1

How should followership be described?

Accepted Answer

A) A well-defined science 
B) Something that cannot be taught or cultivated 
C) A role one chooses to accept 
D) The least significant aspect of a leadership "event"

Question 2

A follower thinks critically about the leader's suggestions but remains passive and perhaps even somewhat hostile. What type of follower is this?

Accepted Answer

A) Sheep 
B) Alienated follower 
C) "Yes" person 
D) Contributor

Question 3

A nurse follower is an active participant but is dependent on others and does not engage in critical thinking. What type of follower is this nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Star follower 
B) Alienated follower 
C) Sheep 
D) "Yes" person

Question 4

How should a nurse leader use power?

Accepted Answer

A) As an influence to direct the group and realize the vision 
B) To control the group and select people for certain positions 
C) To reward those who follow the wishes of the leader 
D) As an influence to strengthen the leader's power base

Question 5

Using frameworks described by Kelley (1998) and Pittman, Rosenbach, and Potter (1998), which terms are most alike in their characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) "Yes" people and contributors 
B) Effective followers and politicians 
C) Sheep and subordinates 
D) Alienated followers and partners

Exam 5: Followership and Empowerment

How should followership be described?

A follower thinks critically about the leader's suggestions but remains passive and perhaps even somewhat hostile. What type of follower is this?

A nurse follower is an active participant but is dependent on others and does not engage in critical thinking. What type of follower is this nurse?

How should a nurse leader use power?

Using frameworks described by Kelley (1998) and Pittman, Rosenbach, and Potter (1998) , which terms are most alike in their characteristics?