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Followership Flashcards

• Summarize the five basic styles of followership. • Distinguish between the characteristics of an effective follower. • Explain the correlation between followership and leadership.

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What is the cognitive lesson objective of followership?

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Understand the impact of followership on mission accomplishment.

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List the five basic styles of followership.

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  • Sheep
  • Yes People
  • Alienated Followers
  • Effective Followers
  • Survivors
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What characterizes an effective follower?

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Enthusiastic, intelligent, and self-reliant participation in organizational goals.

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True or False: The majority of military members are leaders more often than followers.

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False

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What are Survivors in Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model?

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Followers who do not fully commit to work or group goals and desire to accomplish minimum requirements.

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Fill in the blank: Survivors can be described as _______ as they use traits of any followership style to get by.

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shapeshifters

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What does dynamic followership emphasize?

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The development of specific follower competencies to encourage initiative.

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According to Kelley, what are the two behavioral dimensions for determining follower effectiveness?

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  • Critical thinking
  • Participation
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What is critical thinking in the context of followership?

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Active mental debate and thorough examination of situations.

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What is the role of effective followers in relation to leaders?

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They actively participate in task completion toward mission accomplishment.

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Describe the ‘Sheep’ follower type.

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Passive, uncritical, lacking initiative and responsibility.

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What is the difference between ‘Yes People’ and ‘Alienated Followers’?

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  • Yes People: Dependent on leaders for inspiration.
  • Alienated Followers: Critical and independent but passive.
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What are the two ideal follower-competency dimensions identified by researchers?

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  • Performance initiative
  • Relationship initiative
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What does performance initiative encompass?

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  • Working effectively with others
  • Embracing change
  • Doing the job competently
  • Seeing oneself as a resource
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What is a key characteristic of the ‘politician’ follower type?

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Possesses interpersonal qualities that might be misdirected.

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True or False: Follower development is solely the responsibility of the followers themselves.

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False

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What is the significance of adopting the leader’s vision for followers?

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It helps in seeing the big picture and enhances team effectiveness.

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What is the historical military term used to describe a type of follower that does the minimum until retirement?

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R.O.A.D. (Retired on Active Duty)

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What does the effective follower’s perspective enable in the leader-follower relationship?

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Separating essential tasks for mission accomplishment from the minutiae.

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What is the primary goal of developing dynamic followership?

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To produce individuals who can lead effectively while fulfilling their follower roles.

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List the essential qualities of an effective follower according to Kelley.

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  • Self-management
  • Commitment
  • Competence
  • Focus
  • Courage
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What challenge do followers face in environments with increased workloads?

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They may either undergo on-the-job learning without authority or adopt a defensive stance.

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What is the importance of trust in the relationship initiative dimension?

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Building trust involves reliability and earning the leader’s confidence.

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What qualities characterize an effective follower?

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Individuals with high organizational commitment who function well in a change-oriented team environment

Effective followers are independent, critical thinkers with highly developed integrity and competency.

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What is the role of a ‘partner’ follower?

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Blends exceptional work performance with perspective gained from healthy relationships to leadership and peer group

A partner’s loyalty creates an atmosphere wherein team members share in the leader’s success.

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List the types of followers according to the text.

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  • Politician
  • Partner
  • Subordinate
  • Contributor
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True or False: Subordinates are traditional followers who seek to contribute beyond their assigned tasks.

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False

Subordinates are content to do whatever they are told and may be unaware of greater contribution possibilities.

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What is the primary mechanism for followers to learn important behaviors or competencies?

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Mentoring

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What does Edgar H. Schein emphasize regarding leaders and cultures?

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Leaders create cultures, including expected behaviors, through six ‘embedding mechanisms’

One of these mechanisms is ‘deliberate role modeling, teaching, and coaching.’

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Fill in the blank: Effective leaders acknowledge that their perspective influences their _______.

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subordinates

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What are the areas covered by Air Force mentoring according to AFI 36-3401?

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  • Career guidance
  • Technical and professional development
  • Leadership
  • Air Force history and heritage
  • Air and space power doctrine
  • Strategic vision
  • Contribution to joint warfighting
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According to Dr. Daniel Goleman, what are the five categories of personal and social competence?

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  • Self-awareness
  • Self-regulation
  • Motivation
  • Empathy
  • Social skills
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What is the conclusion regarding followership and leadership development?

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There is a need for Air Force mentoring as a vehicle to pass on culture to new generations.

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Who articulated the importance of developing follower competencies in relation to effective leadership?

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Dr. Daniel Goleman

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What is the first rule of good followership according to Col Phillip S. Meilinger?

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Don’t blame your boss for an unpopular decision or policy; your job is to support, not undermine.

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True or False: Effective followership is less important than leadership.

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False

Effective followership enables good leadership.

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What should leaders provide to their followers according to AFI 36-3401?

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Realistic evaluations of their performance and potential, and to create goals to realize that potential.

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What transformation is necessary for mentoring to take root?

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Conceptualizing the leader’s role as one of developing followers.

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Fill in the blank: A mentoring culture is necessary to pass on the obvious and subtle _______ within an organization.

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values

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What is the primary role of a follower in relation to unpopular decisions made by a boss?

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Support the decision, not undermine it

Loyalty must travel both up and down the chain of command.

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What should a subordinate do if they disagree with their boss’s decision?

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Express opinion in private, avoid public embarrassment

It’s important to communicate honesty without being a ‘yes-man.’

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What is the advice regarding taking initiative in the workplace?

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Make decisions independently and inform the boss afterward

Avoid micromanagement by demonstrating initiative.

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What is a key trait that effective followers should exhibit when given responsibilities?

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Accept responsibility and be a risk-taker

Fear of failure should be overcome to foster growth.

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What is the importance of truthfulness in communication with a boss?

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Honesty prevents major miscalculations and builds trust

Minor lies can lead to significant consequences.

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What should a subordinate do to prepare for making a recommendation to their boss?

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Do thorough research and anticipate questions

Being well-prepared can help avoid embarrassment for both the subordinate and the boss.

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When making a recommendation, what should a subordinate consider?

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Who will implement the recommendation

Propose practical solutions that can be realistically executed.

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Why is it important to keep the boss informed about unit happenings?

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To ensure the boss is aware of issues and successes

Filtering of information can lead to miscommunication.

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What should a follower do upon identifying a problem?

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Take initiative to fix it without concern for credit

Selflessness and teamwork are essential in military life.

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What is the balance followers should maintain between work and family?

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Work hard but prioritize family needs

Unhappiness at home can negatively impact job performance.

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True or False: Followers should always agree with their boss to maintain loyalty.

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False

Loyalty does not require blind agreement; honest communication is vital.

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Fill in the blank: Good followership requires __________ to support the chain of command.

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[loyalty]

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What is one of the key principles of good followership regarding communication?

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Tell the truth and avoid quibbling

Misleading information can lead to greater issues.

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What is a common misconception about taking responsibility in a work environment?

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That it is above one’s pay grade

This mindset can hinder leadership and organizational growth.

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What does it mean to ‘put in more than an honest day’s work’?

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Contribute extra effort while balancing family needs

Avoid becoming a workaholic to maintain personal well-being.

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What does the phrase ‘If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy’ suggest about family dynamics?

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It implies that family happiness significantly influences overall well-being.

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What must families do when a family member is in the military?

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They must pick up and move, change jobs and schools, leave friends behind, and start over.

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What is the price of periodic turmoil on military families?

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It exacts a price from them that should be acknowledged and repaid.

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What are the Ten Rules of Good Followership?

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Guidelines to help subordinates serve their bosses effectively.

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Why is learning to follow important for becoming a leader?

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We must learn to follow before we can lead.

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What is the role of good corporals and sergeants according to General William T. Sherman?

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They are far more important than good generals.

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Who is Col Phillip S. Meilinger?

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Dean of the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Alabama.

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What degrees does Col Phillip S. Meilinger hold?

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BS from the US Air Force Academy, MA from the University of Colorado, PhD in military history from the University of Michigan.

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What is the significance of the quote by General William T. Sherman?

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It emphasizes the importance of solid leadership at all levels.

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Fill in the blank: ‘We must learn to ______ before we can lead.’

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[follow]

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What does the article prepared for AU-24 focus on?

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Concepts for Air Force Leadership.

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True or False: Families have no impact on military service members’ careers.

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False

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What should one do to repay their family for the sacrifices made during military service?

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Make sure to pay your family back for all they’ve done for you and your career.

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What is the primary responsibility of a follower?

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To serve their boss well.

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What type of pilot is Col Phillip S. Meilinger?

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A command pilot and instructor pilot.

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What is the main theme of the article?

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The importance of followership in effective leadership.

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What is a key takeaway from the article regarding leadership?

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Mastering followership prepares one to be a better leader.

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