Question 1

_____ are the biggest barrier to effective leader - follower relationships.

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Unrealisti...

Question 2

Jessie became a better leader when her followers:

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A)   took all the credit for the accomplishments of the team.
B)   were submissive and passive.
C)   complimented her for behavior that they appreciated.
D)   idealized her leadership skills.

Question 3

Which of the following is a traditional management role?

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A)   Helping followers understand and learn
B)   Removing obstacles to growth
C)   Telling followers what to do
D)   Empowering followers to explore

Question 4

_____ are often the result of leaders who are overcontrolling of others and who punish mistakes.

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A)   Pragmatic survivors
B)   Alienated followers
C)   Passive followers
D)   Conformists

Question 5

Which of the following two characteristics do followers desire in both their leader and fellow followers?

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A)   Honest and competent
B)   Inspiring and cooperative
C)   Competent and forward-thinking
D)   Dependable and honest

Question 6

Leaders want followers who can collaborate because:

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A)   followers should be active.
B)   followers should take responsibility for their required tasks.
C)   some followers do not do their own work.
D)   leaders are responsible for more than a single follower.

Question 7

A passive follower exhibits critical, independent thinking and displays initiative and a sense of responsibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A(n)  _____ is often an effective follower who has experienced setbacks and obstacles, perhaps promises broken by superiors.

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A)   alienated follower
B)   conformist
C)   pragmatic survivor
D)   active follower

Question 9

An alienated follower:

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A)   is active in an organization.
B)   is passive, yet an independent thinker.
C)   does not try to avoid risk or conflict.
D)   does not utilize critical thinking skills.

Question 10

Briefly discuss the demands on effective followers.

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To be effective, followers have to know ...

Question 11

Viewing the leader realistically includes:

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A)   asking questions about the leader's experiences.
B)   using mindful initiatives.
C)   giving up idealized expectations.
D)   plying the leader for company stories.

Question 12

A follower can be a resource for the leader by:

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A)   informing the leader about their own ideas.
B)   staying aloof from the vision of their organization.
C)   refusing to acknowledging the leader for his or her contributions.
D)   maintaining a distance from the leader.

Question 13

Describe the follower's qualities and behaviors that contribute to productive and rewarding leader - follower relationships.

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The following qualities and behaviors ha...

Question 14

Clarity of direction involves:

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A)   telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance.
B)   distinctly communicating where the group or organization is going and why.
C)   directing or facilitating a follower with the aim of improving specific skills.
D)   evaluating and communicating a followers performance.

Question 15

What benefits does a follower get from leadership coaching?

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Refer to Exhibit 7.6. Benefits that foll...

Question 16

_____ involves using evaluation and communication to help individuals and the organization learn and improve.

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The answer of _____ involves using evaluation and communication to...

Question 17

One of the tactics for followers to manage up is to be a resource for the leader.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An alienated follower is an independent, critical thinker who is active in an organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n) _____ individual participates fully in an organization, engages in behavior that is beyond the limits of the job, demonstrates a sense of ownership, and initiates problem solving and decision making.

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The answer of A(n) _____ individual participates fully in an...

Question 20

A subordinate with useful _____, a personal source of upward influence, is of real benefit to a leader, and his or her departure would be a loss.

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The answer of A subordinate with useful _____, a personal...

Exam 7: Followership

Viewing the leader realistically includes:

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Which of the following two characteristics do followers desire in both their leader and fellow followers?

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An alienated follower is an independent, critical thinker who is active in an organization.

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One of the tactics for followers to manage up is to be a resource for the leader.

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Clarity of direction involves:

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An alienated follower:

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Leaders want followers who can collaborate because:

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Briefly discuss the demands on effective followers.

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_____ are the biggest barrier to effective leader - follower relationships.

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Which of the following is a traditional management role?

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Jessie became a better leader when her followers:

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A subordinate with useful _____, a personal source of upward influence, is of real benefit to a leader, and his or her departure would be a loss.

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A passive follower exhibits critical, independent thinking and displays initiative and a sense of responsibility.

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What benefits does a follower get from leadership coaching?

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A(n) _____ individual participates fully in an organization, engages in behavior that is beyond the limits of the job, demonstrates a sense of ownership, and initiates problem solving and decision making.

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A follower can be a resource for the leader by:

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_____ involves using evaluation and communication to help individuals and the organization learn and improve.

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A(n) _____ is often an effective follower who has experienced setbacks and obstacles, perhaps promises broken by superiors.

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Describe the follower's qualities and behaviors that contribute to productive and rewarding leader - follower relationships.

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_____ are often the result of leaders who are overcontrolling of others and who punish mistakes.

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