Preface

As bad leadership manifests in greater proportion, followership is being recognized as important in not only organizations but also society. Scientific studies similar to those in leadership are likely to assist in undoing the harm caused by bad leadership. Given the central role of theory in science, theoretical perspectives that facilitate the study of followership in organizations seems indispensable. That is the purpose of this book. I discuss perspectives that can be used to investigate questions on strategic followership. The followership role which can be enacted by individuals and organizations centers on strategic value. By examining theories with strategic import, we discern the strategic role of followers. As a result, I introduce ...

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