Which followership type is characterized by limited initiative and a tendency to agree with leaders but rarely think critically?

Which followership type is characterized by limited initiative and a tendency to agree with leaders but rarely think critically?

• A. Sheep
• B. Alienated
• C. Survivor
• D. Yes People

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how followership styles relate to initiative and independent thinking. Yes-people are defined by their pattern of always agreeing with the leader and rarely offering critical input, which shows limited initiative and a reluctance to challenge authority. They tend to go along to maintain harmony and avoid conflict, making their input predictable and easy for a leader to rely on, but sometimes missing important scrutiny or alternative ideas. This differentiates them from sheep, who are also passive but not necessarily characterized by consistent agreement, from alienated followers who think critically yet remain disengaged or cynical, and from survivors who adapt behavior to get by without a clear pattern of agreement or critique.

The idea being tested is how followership styles relate to initiative and independent thinking. Yes-people are defined by their pattern of always agreeing with the leader and rarely offering critical input, which shows limited initiative and a reluctance to challenge authority. They tend to go along to maintain harmony and avoid conflict, making their input predictable and easy for a leader to rely on, but sometimes missing important scrutiny or alternative ideas. This differentiates them from sheep, who are also passive but not necessarily characterized by consistent agreement, from alienated followers who think critically yet remain disengaged or cynical, and from survivors who adapt behavior to get by without a clear pattern of agreement or critique.