Followership

Question 1

What are the four axes on Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior?

Answer 1

Independent, critical thinking
Dependent, uncritical thinking
Passive
Active

Question 2

Quadrants of Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior

Answer 2

Sheep
"Yes" people
"survivors"
Alienated followers
Effective followers

Question 3

Describe “sheep” as explained by Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior

Answer 3

Passive: they do what they’re told and nothing else

Question 4

“Yes” people according to Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior

Answer 4

Uncritical thinkers, but active - they’re only active in “sucking up and telling the leader what they want to hear”

Question 5

“Survivors” according to Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior

Answer 5

Circle of people in the middle of the pack that do just enough to get by

Question 6

Alienated followers according to Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior

Answer 6

Don’t actively do anything, but they think critically; described as the “festering wounds” in an organization. Generally just complain a lot

Question 7

Effective followers according to Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior

Answer 7

They are active, individual critical thinkers that problem solve with others to achieve organizational goals

Question 8

Identify the 10 characteristics of the effective follower

Answer 8

Exemplify core values
Decision making
Communication skills
Commitment
Competence
Courage
Problem solving
Organizational understanding
Flexibility
Enthusiasm