Followership Flashcards
(6 cards)
What are the five basic styles of followership according to Kelley’s model?
- Sheep: Passive and uncritical
- Yes People: Active but dependent
- Alienated Followers: Critical thinkers but passive
- Survivors: Do just enough to get by
- Effective Followers: Active, independent thinkers
Each style has distinct characteristics that influence the dynamics of leadership and organizational effectiveness.
What characterizes an effective follower?
- Support, don’t undermine
- Display Initiative
- Accept Responsibility
- Tell the truth
- Anticipate boss’s questions
- Know their limitations and strengths
- Keep boss informed
- Selfless in service
- Don’t forget their families
Effective followers play a crucial role in supporting leadership while maintaining their own integrity and initiative.
True or False: Good followers do not influence effective leadership.
False
Good followers provide the foundation for effective leadership and can become future leaders themselves.
How are followership and leadership correlated?
- Good followers form the foundation for effective leadership
- Leadership and followership are interdependent roles
- Followers often become future leaders
- Dynamic followership fosters mission success
- Leaders must mentor followers to develop key competencies
The relationship between leadership and followership is crucial for organizational trust and cultural continuity.
Which branch of government establishes military authority?
Legislative branch
The U.S. Constitution grants the legislative branch the power to establish military authority.
Fill in the blank: Effective followers must display _______.
[initiative]
Initiative is a key trait that distinguishes effective followers from others.
