The origin of the followership theory by Kelley can be traced to religion. The critiques will be explored as well, highlighting evidence supporting or disapproving them. Literature that support and challenge the theory will also be explored as well as critiques of the theory. This paper will carry out exploration of Kelley’s followership theory inlcud9g its description, rationale for exploring the theory as pertains to practical import, theoretical import and intrinsic interest. Among the most significant contributors to the flip side is Robert E. There can be no leaders without followers hence, leadership is in a constant dialectic with followership. Such studies are not only essential in aiding followers in their development, but also in facilitating effective group communication. However, recent evolutions in thinking and perception of societies have prompted scholars to focus on strategies and attitudes associated with followers of leaders (Kelley, 1992). Confucius, Plato, Lao Zi and Aristotle all discussed the making of a leader. Initially, research responded to the need for this understanding by focusing discourses on how people become effective leaders. Understanding this dimension is key to unlocking cohesive coexistence in societies.
The most essential being group communication since societies always have a leader-follower dimension within different contexts. Introduction Order in the society is established and sustained through effective group communication. Kelley’s work is regarded as a very important contribution to followership literature (Blanchard. Of the earliest works on followership as a concept.
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