Please create a three paged paper answering the question: "What makes a good follower and why is it important to be a good follower?"

• 12 sized text, 1.0 spaced
• Do not use your opinion or "I" statements in paper
• If possible, refer to textbook: ORGB 5: Organizational Behavior
• Do not give your opinion and do not say: "I think"

I have attached notes from lecture.

What makes a good follower and why is it important? Loyalty of a follower Both leaders and followers are entering into a contract to pursue the common purpose within the context of their values. The loyalty of each is to the purpose and to helping each other stay true to that purpose. Effective Followers Effective followers are active, responsible, autonomous in their behavior, and critical in thinking without being disrespectful or insubordinate. Effective followers share four essential qualities: Self-management and self-responsibility. Do not require close supervision. Other-centered, committed to the organization and its purpose. Not self-centered or self-aggrandizing. Invest in competence and professionalism (they assume the responsibility to develop themselves) Courageous, honest, credible as a follower, you are responsible for your behavior, not the reaction of your leaders and peers. Do the right thing. Whether leading or following, strive to encourage, not discourage, those around you. Effective followers think for themselves and carry out assignments with energy and enthusiasm. They are committed to something outside their own self-interest, and they have the courage to stand up for what they believe. Good followers are not "yes people" who blindly follow a leader Followers do not orbit around the leader, but if the purpose is not clear and motivating, leaders and followers can only pursue their perceived self-interest, not their common interest. You will become a leader with all beliefs you picked up while you were a follower following a leader. New topic to fill the page: Servant leadership