In chapter thirteen, Schermerhorn, Osborn, Uhl-Bein, and Hunt define followership as the behaviors of individuals acting in relation to leaders (p. 307). In another words, followership is the individuals’ ability to follow the directions, produce the intended or expected result, and to support the leader’s objectives. It comes to no surprise that term follower is often evoke a negative feelings and associated with lower hierarchical position or diminished dignity, but in order for leaders to achieve their goals they need followers. In modern society, followers play important role in leader’s success by providing necessary support, feedback, and loyalty to the leader’s cause. According to Barbara Kellerman, the author of Followership: How
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Robert Kelley in his article, In Praise of Followers (1988) states that intelligence, devotion, and self-reliant participation in organizational goals are the key characteristics of effective follower. He points out that some followers chose their role at work to serve the team and take satisfaction from helping the cause, where others can be leaders or followers depending on the context. He states that effective followers are independent thinkers and risk-takers with great level of autonomy in the organization. Because of their ability to solve problems independently these individuals get high evaluation from their peers and superiors as well. According to Kelley this type of followership provide the feeling of fulfillment and pride. He emphasizes that effective followers are accountable and sensible adults that can achieve high performance without firm leadership and that effective followers believe that they are as valuable to the organization as leaders. Effective followers are able to manage themselves well, they are committed to the organization and the cause, they improve their competence, and they are honest, trustworthy, and
Robert Kelley in his article, In Praise of Followers (1988) states that intelligence, devotion, and self-reliant participation in organizational goals are the key characteristics of effective follower. He points out that some followers chose their role at work to serve the team and take satisfaction from helping the cause, where others can be leaders or followers depending on the context. He states that effective followers are independent thinkers and risk-takers with great level of autonomy in the organization. Because of their ability to solve problems independently these individuals get high evaluation from their peers and superiors as well. According to Kelley this type of followership provide the feeling of fulfillment and pride. He emphasizes that effective followers are accountable and sensible adults that can achieve high performance without firm leadership and that effective followers believe that they are as valuable to the organization as leaders. Effective followers are able to manage themselves well, they are committed to the organization and the cause, they improve their competence, and they are honest, trustworthy, and