Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Unrealistic follower expectations present one of the biggest barriers to effective leader-follower relationships. Whereas it is reasonable to expect your superiors to be competent, it is naïve and unrealistic to expect them to be perfect. When we accept that leaders are fallible and will make many mistakes, we open the path to an equitable relationship. Followers should view leaders as they really are, not as followers think they should be.

Question 2

_____ refers to failing to consider possibilities beyond what one is told and accepting a leader's ideas without thinking.

Accepted Answer

Uncritical thinking

Question 3

Leadership is the sole basis for the success of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Managing up involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   giving advice on handling specific organizational situations and dealing with organizational politics.
B)   directing and controlling behavior and judging individual performance.
C)   telling a person exactly what needs to be done.
D)   consciously developing a mutually respectful relationship with one's direct superiors.

Question 5

Active follower behavior refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   being reactive.
B)   requiring constant supervision.
C)   initiating problem solving.
D)   taking neither initiative nor personal responsibility.

Question 6

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

The answer of Being a resource for the leader, building...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Tyson and James have an effective follower - leader relationship that is based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mutual respect
B)   authority
C)   submission
D)   conformity

Question 9

Compare critical thinking and uncritical thinking according to Kelley's theory of followership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare critical thinking and uncritical thinking according...

Question 10

It is a leader's job to clearly communicate where a group or organization is going and why.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The benefits followers receive from leadership coaching include:

Accepted Answer

A)   gaining a new perspective.
B)   doing only what is told.
C)   avoiding conflict.
D)   utilizing uncritical thinking skills.

Question 12

Which of the following styles of followership do government appointees often demonstrate because they have their own agendas and a short period of time in which to implement them?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pragmatic survivor
B)   Conformist
C)   Passive follower
D)   Alienated follower

Question 13

Leaders can become better leaders when:

Accepted Answer

A)   they take all of the credit for accomplishments.
B)   followers are submissive and passive.
C)   sharing credit for accomplishments.
D)   followers do everything for them.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Effective leaders see feedback as something to dread or fear and not as a route to improvement and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the context of followership styles, _____ leave the thinking to their leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)   pragmatic survivors
B)   alienated followers
C)   passive followers
D)   conformists

Question 17

Which of the following is a way that leaders can provide feedback that benefits followers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Making feedback timely
B)   Using elements of organizational objectives
C)   Focusing on the person, not performance
D)   Making feedback general

Question 18

Followers want their leaders to be  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   manipulative
B)   authoritative
C)   passive
D)   competent

Question 19

Leadership coaching involves telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following sources of power for managing up is based on the follower's personal power?

Accepted Answer

A)   Visible position
B)   Expertise
C)   Network of relationships
D)   Flow of information

Exam 7: Followership

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

_____ refers to failing to consider possibilities beyond what one is told and accepting a leader's ideas without thinking.

Leadership is the sole basis for the success of an organization.

Managing up involves:

Active follower behavior refers to:

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

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

Tyson and James have an effective follower - leader relationship that is based on _____.

Compare critical thinking and uncritical thinking according to Kelley's theory of followership.

It is a leader's job to clearly communicate where a group or organization is going and why.

The benefits followers receive from leadership coaching include:

Which of the following styles of followership do government appointees often demonstrate because they have their own agendas and a short period of time in which to implement them?

Leaders can become better leaders when:

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

Effective leaders see feedback as something to dread or fear and not as a route to improvement and development.

In the context of followership styles, _____ leave the thinking to their leaders.

Which of the following is a way that leaders can provide feedback that benefits followers?

Followers want their leaders to be _____.

Leadership coaching involves telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance.

Which of the following sources of power for managing up is based on the follower's personal power?