CHST 3204 Midterm || All Correct.
Leadership correct answers a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals
to achieve a common goal; involves influence, occurs within a group context and attends to
common goals
Leader correct answers involved with and dependant on followers. often initiate and maintain
the relationship, but not better or above others
Followership correct answers a process whereby an individual or individuals accept the
influence of others to accomplish a common goal. has an ethical dimension; it is not morally
neutral. there are ethical consequences, character, and behavior that have an impact on
organizational outcomes
Role-based perspective correct answers focus is on the typical roles followers enact while
occupying a formal or informal position within a hierarchical system. leader and
organizational outcomes affected by followers behaviors
Relational-based perspective correct answers based on social constructivism: people create
meaning about their reality as they interact with others.
followership is co-created by the leader and follower through communication. leadership
occurs as people exert influence on each other and respond.
Kelley (1992) correct answers most recognized followership typology. followers are
enormously valuable to organizations. emphasizes the motivations of followers. two axes of
follower behaviour: independent, critical thinking / dependent, uncritical thinking and active /
passive (conformist, alienated, exemplary, pragmatist)
Passive Follower correct answers one who exhibits neither critical independent thinking nor
active participation; looks to leader for direction and motivation
Conformist Follower correct answers someone who is high on involvement but low on
critical thinking; on the leader's side but still looks for direction and guidance
Alienated Follower correct answers a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is
passive in the organization (low involvement but high critical thinking - thinks for themselves
and exhibits negative energy)
Exemplary Follower correct answers active, positive, and offers independent constructive
criticism. both critical thinkers and active participants, contributing innovative ideas and
going beyond what is required
Qualities of an Effective Follower correct answers able to self-manage and think for
themselves; exercise control, work without supervision; show strong commitment to
organizational goals and well as personal goals; build their competence and master job skills;
credible, ethical, and courageous
Courageous Followership (Chaleff) correct answers assume responsibility for the common
purpose; support the leader and organization; constructively challenge the leader if the
, common purpose or integrity of the group is being threatened; champion the need for change
when necessary; take a moral stand that is different from the leader's to prevent ethical abuses
Reversing the Lens correct answers focus on how followers affect leaders and organizational
outcomes. followers can be change agents: impact of follower characteristics on follower
behavior; the impact of follower behavior on leader perceptions and behaviors and vice versa;
the impact of both followers and leaders on followership outcomes
Co-Created Leadership Process correct answers one person's leadership behaviors interact
with another person's followership behaviors to create leadership and its outcomes. leader
behaviors influence attempts. follower behaviors grant power to another, comply, or
challenge
Styles of Followership correct answers resource (low support, low challenge); individualist
(low support, high challenge); implementer (high support, low challenge); partner (high
support, high challenge)
Chaleff (1995, 2003, 2008) correct answers followers serve a common purpose along with
leaders; followers need to take a more proactive role; followers need to take more
responsibility, feel more agency, and confidence in ability to influence others.
Uhl-Bien (2007) correct answers followership is comprised of "characteristics, behaviors, and
processes of individuals acting in relation to leaders." a relationally-based process that
includes how followers and leaders interact to construct leadership and its outcomes
How Followership Works correct answers discussing followership elevates its importance
and the value of followers; followership is about how individuals accept the influence of
others to reach a common goal; research helps us understand why harmful leadership occurs
and sometimes goes unrestrained
Ethics correct answers meaning customs, conduct or character, and is concerned with the
kinds of values and morals an individual or society ascribes as desirable or appropriate.
focused on the virtuousness of individuals and their motives
Ethical Theory correct answers provides a system of rules or principles as a guide in making
decisions about what is right/wrong and good/bad in a specific situation. provides a basis for
understanding what it means to be a morally decent human being
Virtue-based Theories correct answers about a leader's character; focus on who people are as
people. rather than tell people what to do, tell people what to be. help people become more
virtuous through training and development. virtues are present within a person's disposition;
practice makes good values habitual (courage, honesty, fairness, justice, integrity, humility )
Deontological Theories correct answers focus on the actions of the leader and his/her moral
obligation and responsibilities to do the right thing. duty-driven, for example, relates not only
to consequences but also to whether the action itself is good (telling the truth, keeping
promises, being fair)
Teleological Theories correct answers focus on consequences of actions and results
Leadership correct answers a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals
to achieve a common goal; involves influence, occurs within a group context and attends to
common goals
Leader correct answers involved with and dependant on followers. often initiate and maintain
the relationship, but not better or above others
Followership correct answers a process whereby an individual or individuals accept the
influence of others to accomplish a common goal. has an ethical dimension; it is not morally
neutral. there are ethical consequences, character, and behavior that have an impact on
organizational outcomes
Role-based perspective correct answers focus is on the typical roles followers enact while
occupying a formal or informal position within a hierarchical system. leader and
organizational outcomes affected by followers behaviors
Relational-based perspective correct answers based on social constructivism: people create
meaning about their reality as they interact with others.
followership is co-created by the leader and follower through communication. leadership
occurs as people exert influence on each other and respond.
Kelley (1992) correct answers most recognized followership typology. followers are
enormously valuable to organizations. emphasizes the motivations of followers. two axes of
follower behaviour: independent, critical thinking / dependent, uncritical thinking and active /
passive (conformist, alienated, exemplary, pragmatist)
Passive Follower correct answers one who exhibits neither critical independent thinking nor
active participation; looks to leader for direction and motivation
Conformist Follower correct answers someone who is high on involvement but low on
critical thinking; on the leader's side but still looks for direction and guidance
Alienated Follower correct answers a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is
passive in the organization (low involvement but high critical thinking - thinks for themselves
and exhibits negative energy)
Exemplary Follower correct answers active, positive, and offers independent constructive
criticism. both critical thinkers and active participants, contributing innovative ideas and
going beyond what is required
Qualities of an Effective Follower correct answers able to self-manage and think for
themselves; exercise control, work without supervision; show strong commitment to
organizational goals and well as personal goals; build their competence and master job skills;
credible, ethical, and courageous
Courageous Followership (Chaleff) correct answers assume responsibility for the common
purpose; support the leader and organization; constructively challenge the leader if the
, common purpose or integrity of the group is being threatened; champion the need for change
when necessary; take a moral stand that is different from the leader's to prevent ethical abuses
Reversing the Lens correct answers focus on how followers affect leaders and organizational
outcomes. followers can be change agents: impact of follower characteristics on follower
behavior; the impact of follower behavior on leader perceptions and behaviors and vice versa;
the impact of both followers and leaders on followership outcomes
Co-Created Leadership Process correct answers one person's leadership behaviors interact
with another person's followership behaviors to create leadership and its outcomes. leader
behaviors influence attempts. follower behaviors grant power to another, comply, or
challenge
Styles of Followership correct answers resource (low support, low challenge); individualist
(low support, high challenge); implementer (high support, low challenge); partner (high
support, high challenge)
Chaleff (1995, 2003, 2008) correct answers followers serve a common purpose along with
leaders; followers need to take a more proactive role; followers need to take more
responsibility, feel more agency, and confidence in ability to influence others.
Uhl-Bien (2007) correct answers followership is comprised of "characteristics, behaviors, and
processes of individuals acting in relation to leaders." a relationally-based process that
includes how followers and leaders interact to construct leadership and its outcomes
How Followership Works correct answers discussing followership elevates its importance
and the value of followers; followership is about how individuals accept the influence of
others to reach a common goal; research helps us understand why harmful leadership occurs
and sometimes goes unrestrained
Ethics correct answers meaning customs, conduct or character, and is concerned with the
kinds of values and morals an individual or society ascribes as desirable or appropriate.
focused on the virtuousness of individuals and their motives
Ethical Theory correct answers provides a system of rules or principles as a guide in making
decisions about what is right/wrong and good/bad in a specific situation. provides a basis for
understanding what it means to be a morally decent human being
Virtue-based Theories correct answers about a leader's character; focus on who people are as
people. rather than tell people what to do, tell people what to be. help people become more
virtuous through training and development. virtues are present within a person's disposition;
practice makes good values habitual (courage, honesty, fairness, justice, integrity, humility )
Deontological Theories correct answers focus on the actions of the leader and his/her moral
obligation and responsibilities to do the right thing. duty-driven, for example, relates not only
to consequences but also to whether the action itself is good (telling the truth, keeping
promises, being fair)
Teleological Theories correct answers focus on consequences of actions and results
