UNDERSTANDING MILITARY LEADERSHIP

Question 1

Definition of leadership

Answer 1

leadership is INFLUENCING people by providing purpose, direction and motivation; DEVELOPING and EVALUATING the individual, unit and organisation, while ACHIEVING the mission.

Question 2

the 3 categories of leadership?

Answer 2

command
management
leadership

Question 3

What is AUTOCRATIC?

Answer 3

The leader makes all the decisions.

Do ‘X’

Question 4

what is democratic?

Answer 4

Leader invites other members of the team to contribute the decision making process

which is best ‘X’ or ‘Y’?

Question 5

what is laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 5

Leaders allow team members to make their own decisions with minimal interference

do ‘X’ or ‘Y’ as you see fit.

Question 6

what is transactional leadership?

Answer 6

Leaders approach using the reward and punishment method;
exchange between leaders and followerss

Question 7

what is transformational leadership?

Answer 7

Leaders approach by inspire and motivate employees to achieve full potential

Question 8

what is emotional leadership?

Answer 8

leaders recognize and understand subordinates emotions.

Question 9

what is servant style leadership?

Answer 9

Leader set aside their egos and seek to place the needs of others first iot accomplish the mission

Question 10

the 3 levels of leadership?

Answer 10

Strategic
Operational
Tactical

Question 11

Briefly explain strategic + 3 words

Answer 11

broad perspective overseeing
share, transform and influence

Question 12

briefly explain operational + 3 words

Answer 12

links stragic and tactical levels:
interpret, plan and implement

Question 13

briefly explain tactical + 3 words

Answer 13

direct application of leadership to achieve tasks:
direct, task and execute

Question 14

Acronym IDEA?

Answer 14

Influence
Develop
Evaluate
Achieve

Question 15

the 6 organisational values of AFM and its acronym?

Answer 15

DIRLS+C

Discipline
Integrity
Respect
Loyalty
Self commitment
Courage

Question 16

expand the term ‘Influencing’

Answer 16

by communicating purpose, direction adn motivation

Question 17

expand the term ‘developing’

Answer 17

mentoring, coaching and self-development

Question 18

expand the term ‘evaluating’

Answer 18

reviewing and analyzing any plan, unit, personell, etc……

Question 19

expand the term ‘achieving’

Answer 19

it involves planning, preparation and execution

Question 20

Brief about ‘the great man theory’

Answer 20

Leaders are born not made (traits are inherent)

Question 21

Brief about ‘Behavioural theory’

Answer 21

Leaders are made and not born (traits are learned)

concentrate on what leaders DO rather than what QUALITIES they have

DO > Qualities

Question 22

Brief about ‘Contingency style’

Answer 22

Leaders will focus leadership with the competence and commitment of the followers

   OR

leaders will adopt their leadership skills according to their followers depending on their competence and commitment!

   OR

Leaders match their style with the current situation

Question 23

situational leadership - 4 categories of leaders?

Answer 23

directing
coaching
supporting
delegating

Question 24

situational leadership - 4 categories of followers?
briefly define the 4 leadership categories in situational leadership in terms of competence/commitment

Answer 24

low competence / high commitment

low-some competence / low commitment

med-high competence / variable commitment

high competence / high commitment

Question 25

briefly define the 4 leadership categories in situational leadership in terms of directive/supportive

Answer 25

Directing - high directive / low supportive

Coaching - high directive / high supportive

Supporting - low directive / high supportive

Delegating - low directive / low supportive

Question 26

Define briefly the X and Y theory?

Answer 26

It concentrate on what leaders actually do rather than on their qualities

Question 27

describe the two types of people in the X and Y theory

Answer 27

1. those who prefer to be directed and avoid responsibility
2. those who seek responsibility and exercise self direction

Question 28

what are the 2 theories of behavioural theories?

Answer 28

that there are 2 types of people how they react at work:
1. those who prefers to be directed and avoid responsibility

2. those who seek responsibility

Question 29

what is an autocratic leader?

eg.?

Answer 29

the one who makes all decisions

Do ‘X’

Question 30

what is a democratic leader?

eg.?

Answer 30

the one who invites members of the team to contribute to the decision making process

Which is best ‘X’ or ‘Y’?

Question 31

what is a laissez-faire leader?

eg.?

Answer 31

the one who allows members to make their own decisions with minimal interference.

Do ‘X’ or ‘Y’ as you see fit

Question 32

Describe emotional leadership

Answer 32

leaders recognize and understand subordinates’ emotions

Question 33

explain briefly the GROW model, by naming GROW and indicating the main outcome

Answer 33

Goals; Reality; Options; Way forward.

1st three - ‘Create awareness’.

No.3 - Solution focused.

No.4 - Generate responsibility and move to action.