Leadership Theory and Application Flashcards
Being a good follower is part of what concept
A good leader
What is the definition of leadership
the ability to influence others in order to accomplish a task on time and to the best of their ability
what is teamwork
working together to compleate tasks on time with good results
What are the charicteristics of good leadership
morale discipline, esprit de corps, and proficiancy
what are the primary concerns of a military leader
Accomplishment of the mission
welfare of the troops
what is meant by the term “initiative”
A quality of seeing what has to be done and taking the necessary action in the absence of clearly defined orders
name the Army Values
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity, and personal courage
which winning color represents adventure behavioural strengths
red
which three things must a leader provide to others to accomplish a mission or task
purpose, direction, and motivation
what are the three leadership styles? explain each style
delegating: giving decision making authority to subordinates
participating: involving subordinates in the decision making process
directing: instructing subordinates
Define teamwork
cooperative effort on the part of a number of people working together to achieve a common goal
what are the responsibilities of a leader
mission accomplishment and the welfare of men and women
give four of the 14 leadership traits
Bearing Courage Decisiveness Dependability Endurance Enthusiasm Initiative Integrity Judgment Knowledge Justice Loyalty Tact Unselfishness
