followers Flashcards
Passive and uncritical, lacking in initiative and a sense of responsibility; They perform the tasks given to them and stop
sheep
A livelier but equally unenterprising group; Dependent on a leader for inspiration, they can be aggressively deferential, even servile (willingness to serve/Characteristics of a slave)
yes people
In later work, Kelley refers to them as ‘conformist followers’
yes people
Critical and independent in their thinking but passive in carrying out their role; Often cynical, they tend to sink gradually into disgruntled acquiescence, seldom openly opposing a leader’s efforts.
alienated followers
Perpetually sample the wind and live by the slogan ‘better safe than sorry’. They are adept at surviving change
survivors
Think for themselves and carry out their duties and assignments with energy and assertiveness.
effective followers
Independent thinkers, but do not commit to a leader
alienated followers
Do as they are told, but do not think critically
passive followers
Participative, but do not provide healthy criticism
conformist followers
Pragmatic, but not highly engaged with the group
pragmatic followers
(Ideal type) excel at all tasks, engage strongly with the group and providing intelligent yet sensitive support and challenge to the leader
exemplary followers
