Lead unit 4

Instructions

Research the Kelley model of followership beginning with the article by Bjugstad, Thach, and Thompson (2006):

Bjugstad, K., Thach, E., & Thompson, K. (2006). A fresh look at followership: A model for matching followership and leadership styles. Journal of Behavioral & Applied Management, 7(3), 304-319. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=21501562&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Then, write an essay that addresses the following elements:

• Describe Kelley’s effective followership.
• Describe how a leader might utilize the Kelley model of followership to assess follower effectiveness.
• Identify the categories of followers.
• Explain how knowledge of effective followership can help one’s leadership perspective.
• Discuss how a leader might develop individuals into more effective followers.

locate two sources to use as references that support your essay. Your essay should be two to three pages in length.

Be sure to include the rubric elements from the guidelines below:

• The introduction engages the reader in the topic with some form of creative “hook” (such as a story, quote, example, etc.) and provides a clear background for the topic so that readers can gain an understanding of the purpose of the paper.
• The quality of the discussion is clear and appropriate, providing strong evidence of critical thinking.
• The organization results in clarity and presents logically arranged points to support the proposed solution.
• The writing is clear and concise with correct sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation, and it is free from spelling errors.
• The number of credible academic sources meets or exceeds requirements, and they are properly cited using APA format.

Answer preview

Followership can be defined as the roles that a person holds within a team or a group. Leadership and followership and interlinked in such a way that the failure or success of the business depends on these teams or groups. Followership meets more than the eye because not only does not involve the ability of a leader to be effective but also the ability of the followers to follow. Some of the characteristics of an active follower include ambitious, intelligent, enthusiastic and self-reliant. This paper is about the Kelley Model of Followership, his effective followership, utilization of the Kelley Model of Followership is the assessment of follower effectiveness, the categories of followers, and…

 

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