The Study of Followership Is Meant to ______

question 95

Multiple Choice

The study of followership is meant to ______.

• A) identify and root out destructive employees in organizations
• B) replace the study of leadership in organizational contexts
• C) acknowledge the central role followers play in the leadership process
• D) galvanize researchers around one universally accepted theory of leadership

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Definitions:

Empathy

Being able to grasp and experience someone else's emotional state from their point of view.

Older Woman

An older woman typically refers to a female who has reached a mature stage in life, often associated with advanced age or elderly status.

Altruism

Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often manifested through acts of kindness or charity without the expectation of personal gain.

Social Exchange

A theory that suggests human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.