Johnson, Organizational Ethics, Third Edition Instructor Resource
Chapter 9
1. This type of follower is often seen as an individual who takes initiative and can think for him
or herself.
2. This type of follower might choose to fight the leader of the group or organization rather than
give their energy to reaching organizational goals.
3. Roger always had to be told what to do and he never sought to take his own initiative on a
project. He typically went with whatever he was asked, and he was glad to help however he
could. Roger is what type of follower?
4. The staff felt very skeptical of their boss. Frequently, they would complain and critique new
policies as though they were tabloid magazines. A new employee, Jessica, found that the staff
struggled with the:
5. The non-profit relied heavily on its volunteers. Amanda had volunteered with them for 10
years and found the responsibilities to be increasingly time consuming which affected her regular
commitments to family and work. Which of the challenges does Amanda face as a follower?
6. Carlos knew the restaurant kitchen was violating state codes. If Carlos reported the conditions
to the health department, there is a chance the restaurant would have to close or that he could
receive backlash from co-workers. What type of challenge was Carlos facing as a follower?
7. Ruth has observed the teacher’s aide frequently demeaning some of the students in the class.
The lead teacher is not aware of the teacher aide’s behavior. What would be the next best way
for Ruth to exercise courageous followership?
8. Which is NOT a characteristic of Managing Up/Leading Up?
9. “Whistle–blowers” are referred to as:
10. Donna decides to blow the whistle on corruption in her organization, believing that doing so
will benefit the public. Donna is addressing which component of whistle-blowing?
11. All of the following are elements of authentic followership EXCEPT:
12. Adele has to decide whether or not to protest a new work policy she thinks is unfair. She is
facing which challenge of followership?
13. Which of the following is good advice for encouraging employees to blow the whistle
internally?
14. Research suggests that _____________ is the least effective way to express dissent.
15. Which group of followers is MOST engaged with their leaders?
16. Exercising courageous followership requires both challenge and _____________.
17. Which is an effective strategy for avoiding toxic followership?
18. Courageous followers work behind the scenes to support their leaders. This is the
19. Which type of followers is enthusiastic but has to be told what to do?
20. Which type of follower exerts the LEAST amount of influence over leaders?
21. Obedience makes this type of follower susceptible to destructive leaders.
22. Ivan is dissatisfied with the direction his organization is taking and responds by spending less
time at work and withdrawing from relationships. He has chosen which response?
23. Which dissent strategy is rated as LEAST effective?
24. Before blowing the whistle, followers should consider if they are being fair. This is which
ethical element of the whistle-blowing process?
25. Which type of follower is made up of “true believers” who share the values and goals of their
toxic leaders?
26. To avoid becoming dependent on a toxic leader,
27. _____________ is meeting expectations; __________ is exceeding expectations.
28. All of the following are components of psychological ownership EXCEPT:
29. The best followers score high in two dimensions: ___________________ and
______________.
30. ____________ followers think for themselves and take initiative.
31. __________________ are those who remain in an organization but take their concerns about
unethical behaviors to outsiders.
32. ________________ is defined as accepting a higher level of risk.
33. _______________ describes working well with bosses to get daily tasks done.
34. ____________ are followers don’t engage with their leaders at all.
35. ______________ describes the feeling that followers “own their process, product and
performance.”
36. ______________ bring about change while remaining in the organization.
37. Modern information technology has increased the power of followers.
38. Toxic followers make toxic leadership possible.
39. Being engaged makes someone a good follower.
40. Activist followers may either support or oppose their leaders.
41. Managing up means exceeding expectations and bring added value to the organization.
42. Dependency encourages us to follow toxic leaders.
43. Colluding followers feel forced to engage in unethical activities by their leaders.
44. The Courage to Serve involves helping the leader change his/her destructive behaviors.
45. Highly engaged followers are always ethical followers.
46. Whenever possible, let individuals self-select themselves for leadership positions.
47. Why is cynicism damaging to followers and their organizations?
48. Explain the difference between conforming and colluding followers
49. Contrast managing up with leading up.
50. Name and explain the five behavior patterns of exemplary leaders. Identify the five strategies
that can keep you from becoming a toxic follower.
51. Identify and explain the components of psychological ownership.
52. What three factors should whistle-blowers consider before going public with their concerns?
53. Name and describe the five types of follower courage.
54. What moral challenge is the toughest for you to meet as a follower? Why?
55. Is servant followership more important than servant leadership? Defend your position.
56. How can you build your courage as a follower?
57. Do you think that the power of followers is growing? Why or why not?
58. Develop a strategy for becoming a more authentic follower.
59. Do you think authenticity is as critical for ethical followership as it is for ethical leadership?
Why or why not?
60. Develop a strategy for managing up or leading up in your organization.
61. How can you avoid becoming a toxic follower?
62. What advice would you give someone thinking about blowing the whistle on organizational
misbehavior?