DYADIC THEORIES AND

FOLLOWERSHIP

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 Theories
01 Leader-Member Exchange

02 Attribution Model

03 Upward Impression Management

04 Follower-Based
Leader-Member
Exchange
Exchange Relationship Formed
based on:
 Personal compability
 Subordinate competence
Result in either:

 High exchange
 Low exchange
Cognitive Processes
of Attribution
Two-stage model

 Attribution
 Response
Other attributions determinants

 Position power
 Type of exchange
Guidelines for Correcting Performance
Deficiencies 
Gather performance information
 Avoid attribution biases
 Provide corrective feedback
 Describe deficiency
 Explain ineffective behavior impact
 Remain professional
 Mutually identify causes
 Ask for subordinate suggestions
 Express confidence
 Offer help
 Reach action agreement
 Summarize and verify
Impression
Management Impression Management Tactics

 Exemplification
 Ingratiation
 Self-Promotion
Impression Management by Followers

Impression Management by Leaders

Follower Attribution and
Implicit Theories

 Implications of Follower Attributions

about Leaders
 Implicit Leadership Theories
Follower Contribution to
Effective Leadership

 Follower identities
 Integrate roles
Guidelines for Followers
 Find out what is expected
 Take initiative
 Keep boss informed
 Verify information accuracy
 Encourage honest feedback
 Support change effort
 Show appreciation
 Challenge flawed proposals
 Resist inappropriate influence attempts
 Provide appropriate upward coaching
Thank you
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