9.2 - Leadership and Management (Leaders and Followers)

Question 1

Kouzes and Posner’s augment (2)

Answer 1

Leadership is measurable, learnable, and teachable.
Leadership is learned not born with (opposes the great man theory)

Question 2

Leadership Practices Inventory (5)

Answer 2

LPI
5 practices of exemplary leadership
self ratings & observer ratings

–> helps identify areas of development
and help find many different ways in which people can be developed into successful leaders

Question 3

5 behavioral statements for good leadership

Answer 3

1. Model the way
2. Inspire a shared vision
3. Challenge the process
4. Enable others to act
5. Encourage the heart

Question 4

Kelley’s study of followership

Answer 4

The success or failure of a group may not be solely down to the ability of a leader but may also be dependent on how well the followers can follow

Question 5

2 dimensions that help explain followership

Answer 5

1. critical thinking
2. active or passive

Question 6

5 styles of followers

Answer 6

1. Sheep
2. Yes-people
3. Survivors
4. Alienated followers
5. Effective followers

Question 7

Active followers

Answer 7

Motivated and work to meet organizational goals if there is opportunity

Question 8

Passive followers

Answer 8

Step back and wort for others to act before acting

Question 9

Critical thinking

Answer 9

Questioning what is going on around them (in their organization)

Question 10

Sheep (3)

Answer 10

1. Passive / uncritical thinking
2. Require constant supervision
3. Just do the task they were given

Question 11

Yes-People (3)

Answer 11

1. Active/ uncritical thinking
2. committed to leaders
3. will not question leaders and even go about to defend them

Question 12

Survivors (3)

Answer 12

1. Middle of active, passive, and critical thinking
2. follows the group – goes with the flow
3. survive the changes within the group

Question 13

Alienated followers (3)

Answer 13

1. Passive critical thinkers
2. negative and critical about work or leadership
3. does not voice those ideas

Question 14

Effective followers (3)

Answer 14

1. Active critical thinkers
2. won’t blindly follow the leaders –> question when needed
3. can succeed without leaders –> best type of followers

Question 15

4 main qualities of effective followers

Answer 15

1. self-management
2. commitment
3. competence
4. courage