The Meaning of Followership
Followership is the ability or process to obey and become loyal to a leader. It is the ability to obey those in leadership role.
It is the process by which a group of people are led by someone.
Who is a follower?
A follower is a person who is loyal and obedient to the instructions of his/her leader. A follower is anyone who accepts the authority of another person ,obeys his instructions and listen to his words.
Qualities of a good Follower
Some of the qualities required of good followers are:
- A good follower must be obedience to his/her leader
- Must show respect to his/her leader
- Must be loyal
- Must be kind and be humble
Functions of a good Follower
A good follower must perform the functions
- A good follower must show dedication to duty for the purpose of achieving the set goals
- Showing loyalty and respect to leaders
- Adopting and using dialogue instead of riots and strike to settle issues
- Must be able to obey the law made for the society or group
- Must work hard to contribute to the growth of the country for development
Communication Link between Leaders and Followers
The communication link between leaders and followers must be clearly stated for the purpose of understanding. Followers can communicate with their leader through their assistance or directly with the leader, with this we can say leaders and followers are linked.
The form of communication will depend on the size of the group, level of friendliness between the leaders and the followers and level of co-operation..
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JSS1 Social Studies Third Term: Social Order- Leadership And Followership (II)
