Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Organizational Leadership Practice Test

What characterizes followers in the 'Out-Group' of a leader-follower relationship?

1. High mutual trust and loyalty

2. Strong personal ties to the leader

3. Strictly task-centered relationships

4. Close collaborative efforts

The correct answer is: Strictly task-centered relationships

In the context of leader-follower relationships, followers in the 'Out-Group' are typically characterized by strictly task-centered relationships. This means that their interactions with the leader are primarily focused on completing specific tasks or meeting objectives, with minimal emotional or personal connection. Members of the out-group tend to have less engagement with the leader and are often viewed as more transactional in nature. This contrasts with followers in the 'In-Group,' who typically experience higher levels of mutual trust, loyalty, and personal ties to the leader, fostering more collaborative efforts. The nature of the out-group dynamics often results in lower levels of enthusiasm or commitment compared to their in-group counterparts, as relationships are less integrated and more defined by clear roles related to task completion.