Why is the term follower used infrequently in writings about ...

[lilldybug07]

Why is the term follower used infrequently in writings about adaptive leadership?
 
  a. It is a derogatory term
  b. Follower implies a submissive role
  c. It lessens the role of the leader
  d. It presumes

Question 2

Compare and contrast the laissez-faire leader discussed in the transformation approach and the delegating leader discussed in the Situational Leadership Model.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Bison]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

They are similar because both types of leaders are nondirective and not controlling of subordinates. Both laissez-faire and delegative leaders allow subordinates to set their own goals and to select their own ways of achieving them. They are dissimilar because laissez-faire leaders abdicate responsibility, give no feedback, and make little effort to help followers satisfy their needs, while delegative leaders make themselves available to subordinates, give feedback when asked, and accept responsibility for the well-being and goal accomplishments of their subordinates.