2. Leadership and Management Flashcards
L1- 1. MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to Senegal. This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been studying the cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself with the values, beliefs and norms. He is trying to better understand the common way of life of his local counterparts in effort to increase working relations while operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford’s actions BEST illustrate the ______________dimension of the POA and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Physical
b. Intellectual
c. Moral
b. Intellectual
CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because military professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the implications those differences have on the operational environment. MSgt Crawford’s attempt to familiarize himself with the local environment reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the POA.
L1-2. CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been tasked to depart for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her two children ages three and eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although her husband will take care of them in her absence she begins to wonder how much longer she can continue to deploy this way. Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is aware of the importance of her leadership role and informs the Chief she will proudly answer her call to duty.
MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________ and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First
a. Service Before Self
CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service Before Self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
L1-3. Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods…
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
L1-4. MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air Force Degree. Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make completion a priority for the upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other opportunities that will help increase his management skills. Looking back he wishes he would have been motived to do so earlier in his career.
MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition
b. Self-Development
CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the disciplined will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your knowledge, skills and attitudes.
L1-5. A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come to work early to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate stay above average. A1C Rico’s efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. To keep him motivated and hoping to increase the initiative of other unit members, MSgt Smith submits A1C Rico for Airman of the Quarter. MSgt Smith’s actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact on subordinate effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition
CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, DDR is critical to your early development and helps maintain a high degree of professionalism throughout your career.
L1-6. SSgt Blount, a heavy equipment trainer, will be separating from the Air Force in six months. He’s very excited about getting out and starting a new career. MSgt Kersey calls SSgt Blount into his office and informs him that he’ll continue to train the new arrivals until his separation date. Upset SSgt Blount says, “This is unfair and will take up too much of my time.”
Because SSgt Blount ___________, his actions will MOST likely __________ mission effectiveness.
a. understands Professional Methods; enhance
b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder
c. understands Professional Standards; enhance
d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder
d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinderd.
CORRECT: SSgt Blount’s comments, “This is unfair and will take up too much of my time” reflect a professional standard values conflict. According to the Profession of Arms chapter, a values conflict occurs when personal values conflict with those of the institution.
L1-7. MSgt Smith is overseeing newly assigned members of his unit performing routine vehicle checks. Through observation, he notices that some of the members are not conducting the checks as required. Although his Airmen are working, MSgt Smith can tell they’re not sure as to what they should be doing. He decides he needs to conduct on-the-job training to bring his members up to speed.
Because MSgt Smith _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________ mission effectiveness.
a. understands DDR; enhance
b. misunderstands DDR; hinder
c. understands Professional Methods; enhance
a. understands DDR; enhance
CORRECT: MSgt Smith decision to conduct on-the-job training represents his understanding of DDR. Direction is critical to early development and helps you learn your job.
L2- 1. SMSgt Downing calls TSgt Wilson into her office and says, “Since you’re going to be TSgt Carver’s sponsor, don’t forget the number of deployments he’s had lately. This may have caused a lot of stress on him and his family if they haven’t been prepared for the changes. Just keep it in mind as you help him out as the sponsor for this unit.” SMSgt Downing’s comments BEST identify the ______________________ tenet of mental fitness.
a. awareness
b. adaptability
c. decision making
d. positive thinking
b. adaptability
CORRECT. The adaptability tenet of mental fitness is the ability to adapt to changes associated with military life, including flexible roles within the family. This is evident in SMSgt Downing’s statement when he says “number of deployments he’s had lately” (changes associated with military life), and “caused a lot of stress on him and his family if they haven’t been prepared for the changes” (including flexible roles within the family).
L2- 2. SMSgt Bloom explains to his team, “We’ve all been under a lot of stress. Since we have some time before our next deployment, we should consider getting involved in activities that help us wind down between these difficult times.”
SMSgt Bloom’s comments BEST identify the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ tenet of physical fitness.
a. endurance
b. recovery
c. strength
b. recovery
CORRECT. The recovery tenet of physical fitness includes the practices you engage in that help to restore energy to your body and counterbalance stress that could result in adverse moods and/or deteriorating performance. The recovery tenet is evident when SMSgt Bloom says, “We should consider getting involved in activities that help us wind down during these difficult times.”
L2-3. SMSgt Casey says to his flight, “We’ve been under a lot of stress for the inspection and I’ve seen a lot of bickering during the last few weeks. Sometimes, when you’re feeling stressed, you may tend to see only the negative. We need to do better. Let’s make sure we answer questions with optimistic, helpful feedback.”
SMSgt Casey’s comments BEST identify the ______________________ tenet of social fitness.
a. communication
b. connectedness
c. social support
a. communication
CORRECT. The communication tenet of social fitness is the exchange of thoughts, opinions, or information, including problem-solving and relationship management. It includes responding to others with positive, constructive feedback, even when you’re feeling distress, and may tend to see only the negative. SMSgt Casey’s comments indicate the communication tenet of social fitness when he says, “Let’s make sure we answer questions with optimistic, helpful feedback.”
L2-4. SMSgt Tutor says to his flight, “I learned from the Senior NCO DL course we all have principles that form the framework for our approaches and how we see life in general. They’re a reflection of what’s important to us as individuals. These should guide us as we approach our next deployment.”
SMSgt Tutor’s comments BEST identify ______________________ tenet of spiritual fitness.
a. the core values
b. perseverance
c. perspective
d. purpose
b. perseverance
CORRECT. The core values tenet of spiritual fitness includes organizational values (core values) and also personal values that can help form the framework for our attitudes and how we see/approach life in general. They’re a reflection of what’s important to us as individuals. SMSgt Tutor’s comments indicate the core values tenet of spiritual fitness when he says, “…we all have principles (values) that form the framework for our approaches (attitudes) and how we see life in general. They’re a reflection of what’s important to us as individuals.”
L2-5. SMSgt Mullins calls TSgt Lynn into her office and says, “Being able to evaluate a condition, conclude the desired result, and create a route to get there takes work and good resolution. The ability to do so can enhance your mental fitness.”
SMSgt Mullin’s comments BEST identify the ______________________ tenet of mental fitness.
a. awareness
b. adaptability
c. decision making
d. positive thinking
c. decision making
c. CORRECT. The decision making tenet of mental fitness involves the ability to assess a situation, determine the desired outcome, and chart a path to get there. It takes work and good judgement. This is evident in SMSgt Mullins’ statement when he says “Being able to evaluate a condition (assess a situation), conclude the desired result (determine the desired outcome), and create a route (chart a path) to get there takes work and good resolution.
L2-6. While working on a team project, TSgt Black asks, “It’s amazing to me that our folks are able to overcome all of the stress associated with these deployments…I’d go crazy if I had to deploy that much.” SMSgt Lopez replies, “You’d be surprised what you can handle. When you embrace our core values as intended, they can help you deal with the tension that might seem to be unbearable.”
SMSgt Lopez’s comments BEST illustrate his understanding of _________ fitness and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. physical
b. social
c. spiritual
c. spiritual
CORRECT. Organizational and personal core values are a part of spiritual fitness. They are useful when dealing with stressors (tension) that might appear to be insurmountable (unbearable). This is evident in Lopez’s comments, “When you embrace our core values as intended, they can be help you deal with the tension that might seem to be unbearable.”
L2- 7. SMSgt Gomez explains to his team, “MSgt Leap was put in the superintendent position because he has a good grasp on acute thinking skills, self-awareness, and he’s shown the ability to bounce back from diversity…that’s what we need for this position.”
Because SMSgt Gomez __________ fitness, his actions will MOST likely _________ the mission.
a. understands social; enhance
b. misunderstands social; hinder
c. understands mental; enhance
d. misunderstands mental; hinder
c. understands mental; enhance
CORRECT. By practicing skills such as critical thinking, self-awareness, and flexibility, you’re more likely to strengthen your mental fitness…making it easier for you to adapt your thinking and emotions to deal with stressors in a way that helps you return to your normal state quicker. This is evident in Gomez’s comments when he says, “he has a good grasp on acute thinking skills (critical thinking), self-awareness, and he’s shown the ability to bounce back from diversity (flexibility)”. His actions will most likely enhance the mission.
L3- 1. ____________ are the study of what we understand to be good and right behavior and the study of how we judge those behaviors.
a. Morals
b. Ethics
c. Values
b. Ethics
b. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, ethics is the study of what we understand to be good and right behavior and the study of how we judge those behaviors. It is a set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived from core values. We characterize people as ethical when they act in ways that are consistent with societal moral values. In other words, the ethics of our decisions and actions are defined societally, not individually.
L3- 2. The Air Force Core Values, Oath of Enlistment, and DOD 5500.7-R assist us in making sound ethical decisions.
a. True
b. False
a. True
a. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, the Air Force Core Values, the Oath of Enlistment, Air Force Instructions, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, DOD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), and AFI 36-2618, Enlisted Force Structure, all assist SNCOs in making sound ethical decisions
L3- 3. When diagnosing ethical dilemmas, SNCOs should ________________.
a. diagnose only the dilemmas that are present
b. consider the second and third order consequences
c. reconcile dilemmas using the 5-Step Process
b. consider the second and third order consequences
b. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, as a leader you should always attempt to anticipate and consider the second and third order consequences when making decisions
L3- 4. Which ethical principle serves as a reminder to SNCOs that we must always put truth and honor first, followed by mission accomplishment and our Airmen?
a. The Three Ps
b. The Three Rs
c. The Three Ds
a. The Three Ps
a. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, the Three Ps (Principle, Purpose, and People) serve as a reminder to SNCOs that we must always put Principle (truth-telling and honor) first; Purpose (mission accomplishment and duty) second; and People third. However, this does not offer the foundation for the other ethical principles.
L3- 5. Dr. Toner’s _________________ Test answers the question, “Will the end justify the means?”
a. Community
b. Situation
c. Consequences
c. Consequences
c. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, The Consequences Test answers the question, “Will the end justify the means?”
L3- 6. MSgt Jameson observes SSgt Duris performing an inspection on a newly assigned aircraft. The inspection checklist calls for removing and replacing a part after 90 days of use. Jameson approaches Duris and says, “I noticed you did not change that part even though you signed the checklist. True, the aircraft could fly a successful mission, but what if it crashes because of your actions…would you be embarrassed or humiliated? Also, would you be able to explain this to your family or friends?” Duris apologizes for the short-cut and replaces the part. The scenario BEST illustrates the __________ and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. use of at least one of Dr. Toner’s tests
b. the use of at least one of Dr. Toner’s supporting principles
c. the avoidance of an ethical trap
a. use of at least one of Dr. Toner’s tests
a. CORRECT: MSgt Jameson used two of Toner’s six tests, which, according to the Ethical Leadership chapter, “consists of the best and worst outcomes of your decision.” Jameson asks Duris if he could accept the best outcome (successful mission) or worst possible outcome (aircraft crashing). Jameson used The Shame Test (… would you be embarrassed, discredited, or humiliated) and The Community Test (… would you want your family, peers, neighbors, or friends to know.)
L3- 7. Major Erlbaum, Military Justice Officer in Charge, hands MSgt Franklin, Legal Office Superintendent, an Article 15 and says, “Although I’ve had this for a month, I was finally able to review it for legal sufficiency. Rather than jeopardize our reputation as having the best metrics in the command, it would be easier to enter last Friday’s date into the Article 15 database. Franklin answers, “Sir, rather than implement your simple solution, let’s discuss how to prevent this situation from happening again.” MSgt Franklin’s ___________ will MOST likely ________her effectiveness.
a. concern for worry over image; hinder
b. lack of concern for worry over image; enhance
c. drive for success; hinder
d. drive for success; enhance
b. lack of concern for worry over image; enhance
b. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, “Worry over Image is an ethical trap that entails making decisions based on how the decision will impact one’s reputation/ standing among peers, subordinates, supervisors, community etc. rather than on military rules, regulations and codes of conduct.” Because MSgt Franklin is not concerned about her image, her lack of concern will most likely enhance her effectiveness.
L3- 8. During a feedback session with MSgt Gray, CMSgt Lovell says, “I don’t know how you’ve done it, but since your arrival, I’ve noticed your flight members tend to have a sense of enthusiasm, common purpose, and confidence in the future of this organization.” Gray responds, “I believe it is the collective actions, decisions, and behaviors of my flight members that are causing a more positive, more ethical climate throughout the organization.” Lovell replies, “Well, whatever you think it is, keep it up.” MSgt Gray’s __________ will MOST likely __________his effectiveness
a. failure to understand military ethics; hinder
b. understanding of military ethics; enhance
c. failure to understand tipping; hinder
d. understanding of tipping; enhance
d. understanding of tipping; enhance
d. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, Tipping is about moving the climate of an organization toward a positive/ethical climate. “The climate of an organization is determined by the collective actions, decisions, and behaviors of its members. As organizations move toward a more positive/ethical climate, a sense of enthusiasm, common purpose, and confidence in the future begins to accelerate the tipping effect. At this point, professional actions, decisions, and behaviors directed toward the achievement of organizational goals and objectives become the norm.
L4- 1. MSgt Merk was just briefed her unit is adopting a new process for routing helpdesk trouble tickets. She became upset since a great deal of effort was spent getting her new airmen proficient at using the current process. Immediately, she thought about developing plans to address the change, but decided to talk with her mentor, SMSgt Bellard first. He reminded her to be more optimistic about the change, especially when trying to get her people on board. She agreed but also added that she has to be realistic with them about how difficult the change will be. After her discussion with SMSgt Bellard, she decided to talk with her people to find out what concerns they may have about the new process before taking action. MSgt Merk’s actions BEST illustrate the use of ______________Flexibility.
a. Cognitive
b. Emotional
c. Dispositional
b. Emotional
b. CORRECT. According to the Change Management chapter, emotional flexibility involves using your support systems (talking with her mentor, SMSgt Bellard), facing reality (being optimistic and realistic about change), and listening (finding out what concerns her people may have). Although MSgt Merk thought about developing plans to address the change (which might hint at cognitive flexibility), she decided to talk with her mentor instead
L4- 2. MSgt Keele returned from the unit weekly staff meeting and briefed his people about a new procedure that impacts how EPRs are submitted to the commander. While most of his people just listened, a few begin to express frustration…they argued that it will take more time than the current process. Even though MSgt Keele tried to explain the rationale behind the change, his rationales were countered with statements that support why the change will fail. Since many of them have experience with the unit’s current EPR approval process, they presented a new idea they think is better than the one MSgt Keele briefed.
This scenario BEST illustrates _________ behavior towards the new procedure.
a. Denial
b. Bargaining
c. Depression
b. Bargaining
CORRECT. According to the Change Management chapter, bargaining behavior includes attempting to put off the change or recommending alternatives to the change. In this scenario, MSgt Keele’s people offer an alternative to the commander’s new process they think will work better.
L4- 3. Which of the following examples BEST identifies the reasons why globalization is a pressure for change?
Globalization causes:
a. Organizations to try to maintain a competitive advantage by managing and deploying resources; workplace policies and procedures to change based how the organization conducts its activities; changes in leadership philosophies and management styles due to high personnel turnover.
b. Changes in policies in programs due to demographic diversity; the requirement for new training programs based on varied religious beliefs and language differences; the development of friction and conflict between demographic groups.
c. Increased competition for quality workforces; communication problems due to wider differences in workforce skills, attitudes, and needs; challenges in building cohesion and common purpose because of organizational differences.
c. Increased competition for quality workforces; communication problems due to wider differences in workforce skills, attitudes, and needs; challenges in building cohesion and common purpose because of organizational differences.
CORRECT. According to the Change Management chapter, increased competition for quality workforces; communication problems due to wider differences in workforce skills, attitudes, and needs; challenges in building cohesion and common purpose because of organizational differences, are representative of pressure to change based on globalization.
L4- 4. MSgt Nagle is the superintendent of a flight of 50 people. As a result of a newly published Air Force Instruction, she has to implement changes to processes people have been doing for a long time. She knows she’s going to face major resistance, so she decides to give a pre-brief to a few selected people instead of telling everyone in the flight all at once. She feels this smaller, well respected group, tends to adapt to change well and seems to have the ability to ‘sell’ change to more resistant individuals easier. Even though she knows some people will be upset because they didn’t hear about the change early, she believes that by targeting and pre-briefing certain individuals first, she can minimize resistance and get the change implemented faster. MSgt Nagle’s decision to target the ____________ will MOST likely _________ her change effort.
a. innovators; hinder
b. innovators; enhance
c. early adopters; hinder
d. early adopters; enhance
d. early adopters; enhance
CORRECT. MSgt Nagle targets the early adopters. According to the Change Management chapter, they are usually your social and opinion leaders (well respected…have the ability to ‘sell’ change to more resistance individuals easier). To appeal to this group, you need to provide information about the change (she provides a pre-brief). As a result of her actions, she will most likely enhance her change effort.
L4- 5. SMSgt Wilson calls SSgt Sanford into her office and says, “I noticed you and your team seem unsure about the new changes we’ve implemented.” Sanford replies, “I know we have to execute the changes. I just think they increase the workload for my team rather than reducing it…I wish we still used the old process.” Wilson says, “I understand you and your people aren’t comfortable with the changes yet. Let’s rally everyone at 07:30 tomorrow morning to discuss it…maybe we can break the implementation up into smaller tasks versus one huge task. Hopefully, that might make things a little easier for everyone”. The next day after the morning meeting, Wilson notices Sanford and his team are more comfortable with the idea of the new process.
SMSgt Wilson’s actions BEST illustrate her understanding of ______ and its impact on subordinate effectiveness.
a. Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations
b. Janssen’s Model of Change
c. Lewin’s Phases of Change
b. Janssen’s Model of Change
CORRECT. SMSgt Wilson’s actions best illustrate her understanding of the phases of Janssen’s Model of Change…specifically the Confusion phase. According to the Change Management chapter, the Confusion phase includes indications that your people are starting to accept the change, but are a little scattered or unsure as to what to do next (“seem unsure about the new changes”). They may experience anger due to the loss of the ‘old way of doing things’ (“To me it creates more work rather than alleviating extra steps…I wish we still used the old process”). In the scenario, Wilson uses some general guidelines for navigating through the Confusion phase, such as get people together and share information (“Let’s rally everyone at 0730 tomorrow morning to discuss it…”), and focus on short term goals (“…maybe we can break the implementation up into smaller tasks versus one huge task”).
L4- 6. SMSgt Bernard has been tasked by Chief Brock to implement a new program that requires major changes in her organization. Since Brock knows Bernard isn’t necessarily comfortable with change, he decides to mentor her. He begins by recommending Bernard take a look around the unit to identify any potential issues that might turn into problems during the transition. If so, she should create a few strategies to address them, just in case. Bernard interrupts by saying she might have a problem getting everyone on board with the change right away. Brock agrees, but says Bernard shouldn’t dismiss those that seem resistant…they might see something she doesn’t see. Finally, Brock ends by saying he knows the change will be challenging and time consuming, but she shouldn’t let her personal life suffer as a result of her professional duties. Bernard agrees and says she feels better about leading the change effort.
Chief Brock’s comments BEST explain ________and its impact on SNCO effectiveness.
a. adaptability
b. resistance to change
c. requirements for change
a. adaptability
CORRECT. According to the Change Management chapter, Chief Brock’s comments best explain adaptability. It includes cognitive flexibility (take a look around the unit to identify potential issues…create a few strategies to address them), emotional flexibility (Bernard shouldn’t dismiss those that seem resistant…they might see something she doesn’t see), and dispositional flexibility (She shouldn’t let her personal life suffer as a result of her professional duties)
L4- 7. After attending a unit briefing on how a reduction in deployments will change each section’s manning levels, MSgt White immediately goes over the details with his NCOICs. He explains, “I know this is a lot to take in at once. So, let’s take a few days to think about it. That way, I can gather more information about how the reduction will impact your subordinates and programs. We’ll meet again on Friday and put together a plan. I’ve already started to think about how I’m going to absorb the cut in our section overall, but we need to look at all programs that could be impacted by the reduction. If you need help between now and then, just let me know.”
Because MSgt White _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________ mission effectiveness.
a. understands how to minimize resistance; enhance
b. misunderstands how to minimize resistance; hinder
c. understands pressures for change; enhance
d. misunderstands pressures for change; hinder
a. understands how to minimize resistance; enhance
CORRECT. According to the Change Management chapter, MSgt White understands how to minimize resistance. He allows time for the change to sink in (“ …let’s take a few days to think about it”), knows why the change is necessary (“…I can gather more information about how the reduction will impact…”), is the change he wants to see (“I’ve already started to think about how I’m going to absorb the cut…”), and offers to help those struggling with the change (“If you need help…just let me know”). White’s actions will most likely enhance mission effectiveness
L5-1 1. MSgt Webster is the team leader of a diverse group of people. Sometimes, as a result of their differences, it’s hard for her to keep them focused and on task. She has an agenda, a checklist of deliverables, and timelines, but they still don’t make any major progress. One day, during a meeting, she observed the interaction of her team. She noticed that two of her team members are from Georgia and no matter the topic, they always seem to side with each other. Three others like to come up with new solutions for the problem and get agitated with those that won’t jump on their bandwagon. Finally, two Hispanic team members speak Spanish during the meetings, giving others the impression that they’re gossiping about them. As a result of her observations, she decides to have a team meeting, discuss the ways they are all different, and ask each individual for one strength they possess that can help the team move forward. This scenario BEST identifies ________________________.
a. multidimensional diversity
b. one of the AF Priorities
c. diversity as a military necessity
a. multidimensional diversity
CORRECT: According to the diversity chapter, multidimensional diversity includes all the unique ways your people are different. In the scenario, MSgt Webster’s members are diverse in the following ways: demographically (two people are from Georgia…two are Hispanic), cognitively/behaviorally (three people are Innovators)
L5- 2. SMSgt Janson, the new flight superintendent, hears that a group of Asian American airmen has been complaining about the work center environment. They feel they’re unfairly left out of unit mission planning activities because of their ethnicity. They believe the Caucasian airmen are always invited to participate. As a result, they have lost all faith in the organization and can’t wait to PCS. After a few days of thinking, SMSgt Janson asks questions, uncovers the problem, and implements a monthly professional development and pizza lunch event to discuss a variety of issues, ideas, and concerns. At first, the Asian American airmen are skeptical, but after SMSgt Janson starts annotating their comments and concerns, many start to share their ideas. Six months later, the airmen feel more involved and flight morale is at an all-time high.
This scenario BEST illustrates _________ and its impact on subordinate effectiveness.
a. Striking the Right Balance
b. Fostering an Inclusive Environment
c. The Five Part Transformational Process
c. The Five Part Transformational Process
CORRECT. The scenario best illustrates the Five Part Transformation Process. According to the Diversity chapter the steps are: Discovery (asks questions), Assessment (uncovers problems), Exploration/Transformation (implements a professional development event). As a result of SMSgt Janson’s use of this process, subordinate effectiveness is increased (airmen feel more involved…flight morale is at an all-time high)
L5 3. MSgt Campbell’s unit is preparing for an inspection. As a result, the duty hours have been increased to include Saturday and Sunday to ensure all checklists have been completed and all programs are ready. On Wednesday, one of MSgt Campbell’s Airmen asks for Saturday off so she can attend a preplanned religious event. Even though MSgt Campbell has had to deny other requests for time off, he tells the Airman that she can attend her religious event, but, will have to report for duty a little earlier the next day. She agrees and goes back to work.
MSgt Campbell’s actions BEST illustrate _____________________________ and its impact on subordinate effectiveness.
a. Leveraging Diversity
b. The Five Part Transformation Process
c. The Importance of Diversity
a. Leveraging Diversity
CORRECT. According to the Diversity chapter, leveraging diversity includes striking the right balance between the need of you people and the needs of the unit’s culture/climate and mission. In the scenario, MSgt Campbell was able to meet the Airman’s needs (attend her religious event) and the needs of the mission (come in to work early the next day). Since the Airman agrees and goes back to work, his was able to find the right balance
L5 4. In response to a diversity-related problem, SMSgt Porter provides a suggestion to the first sergeant that would require all Airmen in the unit to participate in a series of focus groups that stress the importance of collaboration and fairness. Additionally, he presents an implementation plan that includes a request for an assigned coordinator to oversee and organize the focus groups. He tells the first sergeant that, based on his research, he believes the focus groups can prevent further diversity-related issues in the future. A few months later on the unit climate assessment, the first sergeant noticed that unit morale had increased since the last assessment.
This scenario BEST identifies the ____________________ step of the Five Part Transformation Process and its impact on subordinate effectiveness.
a. Discovery
b. Transformation
c. Revitalization
b. Transformation
CORRECT. According to the Diversity chapter, Transformation step of the Five Part Transformation Process includes developing a plan to address the root causes of barriers and implementing them. In the scenario, SMSgt Porter presents his solution to the first sergeant along with his implementation plan.