Abstract: With the increasing complexity of inner relationship network in contemporary organizations, most leaders have to act not only as a follower but also as a leader. Therefore, it is quite necessary for them to deal well with the upward and downward relationship at the same time. The paper discusses the issue of upward leading relationship, its necessity and key points. Some tactics, which are beneficial to building and maintaining upward relationship, are also put forward in order to draw the attention of rese...

Key words: leader, follower, upwardrelationship, downwardrelationship