SOCIAL STUDIES

• Social Studies
• Secondary Education

SOCIAL STUDIES

FUNCTIONS OF LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS

BY B.A.K. AKORLOR

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

TOPIC: LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWERSHIP

SUB-TOPIC: FUNCTIONS OF LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS

WRITE ANY TWO (2) CHARACTERISTICS OF;
LAISSEZ - FAIRE LEADERSHIP STYLE

LAISSEZ-FAIRE

INTRODUCTION

Having knowledge on the types of leadership styles and the way leaders exercise their authority or power in order to influence their followers towards the attainment of organizational goals and interests, we are now going to discuss the functions of leaders and followers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this lesson, you must be able to;

• explain the functions of leaders

• explain the functions of followers.

• give reasons why leaders and followers should work as partners.

GIVE ANY TWO FUNCTIONS OF LEADERS LIKE FATHER, HEADMASTER, AND PASTOR

FUNCTIONS OF LEADERS

• Good decision making
• Formulation of sound policies
• Policy implementation
• Loyalty and commitment

• Accountability
• Maintenance of peace and stability
• Supervision and monitaring

FUNCTIONS OF FOLLOWERS

• Coorporation in teamwork
  

• Participation in decision making

• Help in mobilization of resources

• Protection of properties

• Obedience of rules and regulation

• Serving the interest of the team

• Providing constructive criticisms

REASONS WHY LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS SHOULD WORK AS PARTNERS

Leaders and followers must work as partners in order to;

Create peace and stability in the society

• Increase productivity

• Improve the standard of living of the group

• Provide jobs for the members

• Promote healthy social environment

EXERCISE

1. Give four functions of a leader

2. Write four functions of a follower

3. Explain three reasons why both leaders and followers must work as a team.

What is a leader's role in setting the vision for the organization?

1. Avoiding decision-making responsibilities
2. Delegating vision setting to subordinates
3. Micromanaging day-to-day operations
4. Inspiring and articulating a compelling vision

What is an important function of a leader in fostering a positive organizational culture?

1. Promoting open communication and a sense of belonging
2. Discouraging teamwork and collaboration
3. Creating a culture of fear and secrecy
4. Ignoring employee feedback and suggestions

What is a key function of a leader in driving organizational change?

1. Resisting any form of change
2. Communicating the need for change and inspiring others
3. Blaming employees for the need to change
4. Implementing changes without involving employees

What is an essential role of a leader in developing the skills of their team?

1. Mentoring and providing opportunities for growth
2. Stifling employee development and learning
3. Hoarding knowledge and skills
4. Ignoring the training needs of the team

What is a critical function of a leader in building high-performing teams?

1. Ignoring team dynamics and conflict resolution
2. Encouraging collaboration and leveraging individual strengths
3. Creating a competitive and hostile environment
4. Favoring certain team members over others

What is a key function of followers in an organization?

1. Ignoring organizational objectives.
2. Providing support and implementing the vision.
3. Undermining the leadership.
4. Setting unrealistic goals.

How do followers contribute to organizational growth?

1. By offering innovative ideas and embracing change.
2. Following orders blindly.
3. Resisting any form of change.
4. Avoiding collaboration with colleagues.

What role do followers play in fostering a positive work culture?

1. Encouraging conflicts and disagreements.
2. Disregarding the well-being of colleagues.
3. Promoting a toxic work environment.
4. By promoting teamwork and mutual respect.

How can followers contribute to effective communication within an organization?

1. Spreading rumors and misinformation.
2. By actively listening and providing constructive feedback.
3. Interrupting conversations regularly.
4. Avoiding communication with colleagues.

What is a crucial function of followers in supporting organizational leaders?

1. By offering loyalty and constructive criticism.
2. Creating internal conflicts and power struggles.
3. Undermining the authority of leaders.
4. Agreeing with every decision without question.

Leaders and followers should work as partners for development.

Leaders should set the vision.

Followers should actively contribute to ideas.

Empowering followers leads to a more inclusive development process.

Empowering followers creates a more cohesive team.

Empowering followers may lead to conflicts.

A collaborative approach fosters innovation and creativity in development.

Collaboration leads to diverse perspectives and solutions.

Collaboration may slow decision-making process.

LESSON PREPARED BY;

B.A.K. AKORLOR