Question 1

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 2

A challenge followers face when managing up is:

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A)   lack of trust between the follower and the leader.
B)   finding information that is valuable to the leader.
C)   the follower's lack of control over the leader.
D)   the follower's lack of resources.

Question 3

_____ refers to the direct appeal to leaders for desired outcomes.

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The answer of _____ refers to the direct appeal to...

Question 4

Dependent, uncritical thinkers:

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A)   are aware of the significance of their actions.
B)   accept a leader's ideas without assessing them.
C)   contribute to the cultivation of an organization.
D)   weigh the impact of decisions on the company vision.

Question 5

Briefly discuss the demands on effective followers.

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To be effective, followers have to know ...

Question 6

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 7

Effective feedback describes:

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A)   past results and performance.
B)   the nature of the leader-follower relationship.
C)   the precise behavior and its consequences.
D)   the skills required for a specific task.

Question 8

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 9

What benefits does a follower get from leadership coaching?

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Refer to Exhibit 7.6. Benefits that foll...

Question 10

To effectively manage up requires understanding what leaders want and need.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Leadership coaching involves telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Managing up involves:

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A)   giving advice on handling specific organizational situations and dealing with organizational politics.
B)   directing and controlling behavior and judging individual performance.
C)   telling a person exactly what needs to be done.
D)   consciously developing a mutually respectful relationship with one's direct superiors.

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

Leaders can become better leaders when:

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A)   they take all of the credit for accomplishments.
B)   followers are submissive and passive.
C)   sharing credit for accomplishments.
D)   followers do everything for them.

Question 15

Which of the following styles of followership do government appointees often demonstrate because they have their own agendas and a short period of time in which to implement them?

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A)   Pragmatic survivor
B)   Conformist
C)   Passive follower
D)   Alienated follower

Question 16

If organizational or personal changes create a situation in which a follower wants to withdraw from a particular leader-follower relationship, the follower must have:

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A)   the courage to leave.
B)   the will to participate in transformation.
C)   the ability to follow orders.
D)   the ability to support the leader even if they disagree.

Question 17

A follower can provide strength to the leader by:

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A)   sacrificing their personal integrity to maintain harmony.
B)   accepting the leader's ideas without assessing or evaluating them.
C)   contributing to areas that complement the leader's position.
D)   submissively following orders.

Question 18

Leaders should wait for an annual review to let employees know how they're doing or how they can improve.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How do effective followers build authentic relationships with their leaders?

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A)   Show submission to the leader.
B)   Collaborate with other followers.
C)   Actively seek feedback.
D)   Expect the leader to be knowledgeable about everything.

Exam 7: Followership

Dependent, uncritical thinkers:

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

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Managing up involves:

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A follower can provide strength to the leader by:

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To effectively manage up requires understanding what leaders want and need.

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A follower can be a resource for the leader by:

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How do effective followers build authentic relationships with their leaders?

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If organizational or personal changes create a situation in which a follower wants to withdraw from a particular leader-follower relationship, the follower must have:

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

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

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Which of the following styles of followership do government appointees often demonstrate because they have their own agendas and a short period of time in which to implement them?

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Briefly discuss the demands on effective followers.

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Leadership coaching involves telling followers what to do, directing and controlling their behavior, and judging their performance.

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A challenge followers face when managing up is:

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Leaders should wait for an annual review to let employees know how they're doing or how they can improve.

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What benefits does a follower get from leadership coaching?

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Leaders can become better leaders when:

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_____ refers to the direct appeal to leaders for desired outcomes.

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Effective feedback describes:

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Viewing the leader realistically includes:

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