VA1 Ch 7 - Full Range Leadership Development

Question 1

The _________________Leadership Theory considers one’s ability to complete a specific task and the use of four leadership styles to aid in his or her development.

Answer 1

Situational

Question 2

The _________________ Leadership Theory states that a person’s ability to lead depends on his or her intellect, self-confidence, determination, integrity, and social skills.

Answer 2

Trait

Question 3

The _________________ Leadership Theory focuses on the argument that a person’s ability to lead depends on his or her emotional intelligence, awareness, and control.

Answer 3

Skills

Question 4

The _________________ Leadership Theory believes that pairing a leader to a specific situation is the most effective method because leaders cannot adjust their behaviors.

Answer 4

Contingency

Question 5

The __________________ theory emphasizes that leaders must develop specialized relationships with each of their followers instead of treating all their followers the same way.

Answer 5

Leadership-Member Exchange

Question 6

States one’s leadership effectiveness is based on their intelligence, self-confidence, and integrity.

Answer 6

Trait Theory

Question 7

This argues that followers and leaders are drawn to their roles, and achieve success in those roles by virtue of personality types.

Answer 7

Psychodynamic Theory

Question 8

Focuses on leaders who are emotionally intelligent and can solve problems successfully.

Answer 8

Skills Theory

Question 9

This concentrates on two types of leadership: task- or production and people- or relationship-oriented leadership.

Answer 9

Style Theory

Question 10

Identifies four styles a leader uses that are based on the subordinate’s development level and the situation (task) at hand.

Answer 10

Situational Leadership Theory

Question 11

States that leaders are moved into and out of various situations based on the leader-follower relationship, the leader’s position power, and the task structure.

Answer 11

Contingency Theory

Question 12

This theory views leaders as trailblazers, creating conditions for subordinate success.

Answer 12

Path-Goal Theory

Question 13

It emphasized that leaders must develop specialized, individual relationships with their followers.

Answer 13

Leadership-Member Exchange Theory

Question 14

States effective leaders are true to themselves and others and adhere to strong morals and values.

Answer 14

Authentic Leadership Theory

Question 15

Leadership training system that suggests leaders perform throughout a gamut of active and passive leadership behaviors.

Answer 15

Full Range Leadership Development

Question 16

Leaders who are usually absent from their duties, considered lazy, and have poor relationships with their subordinates.

Answer 16

Laissez-Faire

Question 17

Behavior where leaders hold followers accountable when standards are not met or when things go wrong.

Answer 17

Management by Exception-Passive

Question 18

Followers appreciate this behavior as it reduces uncertainties regarding their purpose.

Answer 18

Management by Exception-Active

Question 19

Leadership behavior where a reward is provided for positive behavior.

Answer 19

Transactional Leadership

Question 20

Theory that considers a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.

Answer 20

Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Theory

Question 21

Theory that identifies three essential requirements a person must satisfy to be motivated.

Answer 21

McClelland’s Needs Theory

Question 22

Where leaders promote positive and meaningful changes in followers by acting as a coach and a mentor.

Or

This is the most active and effective form or leadership behavior.

Answer 22

Transformational Leadership

Question 23

Refers to results (work, family, education, etc.) to internal factors that they can control (e.g. the amount of effort they put in)

Answer 23

Intrinsic Motivation

Question 24

Refers to the performance of an activity in order to attain an outcome.

Answer 24

Extrinsic Motivation

Question 25

Where leaders promote positive and meaningful changes in followers by acting as a coach and a mentor.

Or

This is the most active and effective form or leadership behavior.

Answer 25

Transformational Leadership

Question 26

Your __________ flows from the constitution, the congress, and powers vested in you by the President, as Commander-in-Chief.

Answer 26

Authority

Question 27

________ obligate themselves to a higher purpose for the privilege of leading others; whereas, ____________requirements are imposed, varied, sometimes onerous, often routine, but never optional.

Answer 27

Leaders; Requirements

Question 28

____________ is the current state of your ability, what you are able to do; competency is what is demanded of you by a position, duty, or situation.

Answer 28

Competence

Question 29

_____________Character, to a large extent, is determined by the decisions, choices you make, and action you take.

Answer 29

Character

Question 30

_____________ is a leader’s delivery system; personality is the filter through which all talent, qualities, and skills must pass in order to be delivered.

Answer 30

Personality

Question 31

______________ occurs when all the elements of the RLAM are brought to bear in a manner that is appropriate to the organization, environment, and people.

Answer 31

Relevance

Question 32

_______ is both a byproduct of leadership and an enabler for leadership.

Answer 32

Trust

Question 33

MSgt Miller says, “TSgt Stevenson, I know you have a strong work ethic and you tend to set aside your self-interests for the good of the group; however, how do you get your team to perform at such high levels so consistently?” Stevenson replies, “I always provide them with a clear direction and emphasize that what they are doing is important to the unit and the mission. I listen to their concerns and I seek and value their input.” Miller says, “Now I know why they work so hard and always speak highly of you.”
This scenario BEST illustrates _______ and its impact on NCO effectiveness.
a. Management by Exception – Active
b. Transactional Leadership
c. Transformational Leadership

Answer 33

Answer C is Correct

Reason: According to the Full Range Leadership Development chapter, the followers of transformational leaders exhibit greater trust, admiration, loyalty, and respect toward the leader and are willing to work harder for them. This occurs because the transformational leader offers followers a vision (clear direction) and inspires them to complete their mission. Transformational leadership motivate their followers and developing them with individual consideration (listen to their concerns), intellectual stimulation (seek and value their input), inspirational motivation (clear direction and emphasize that what they are doing is important to the unit and the mission), and idealized influence (strong work ethic and you set aside your self-interests for the good of the group).

Question 34

TSgt Huff, the academy’s newest instructor, meets with MSgt Perry to begin training. Perry says, “Sergeant Huff, I have prepared an intensive training process that requires you to teach at least 19 lessons during your first class and all 30 lessons during the following class.” After Huff instructs each lesson, Perry discusses Huff’s performance and provides advice. At the graduation, Perry says to Huff, “Congratulations on achieving your goal! For all your hard work, I plan to submit you for Instructor of the Quarter. In the meantime, prepare to teach those remaining lessons.”
MSgt Perry’s use of _________, will MOST likely ________ SSgt Huff’s effectiveness.
a. Transformational Leadership; enhance
b. Transformational Leadership; hinder
c. Transactional Leadership; enhance
d. Transactional Leadership; hinder

Answer 34

Answer C is Correct

Reason: MSgt Perry used Transactional Leadership (with contingent rewards) which, according to the Full Range Leadership Development chapter, involves the constructive transaction between the leader and the follower. These transactions formulate a sort of “contract” where the leader sets goals, identifies ways for the subordinate to reach these goals, and supports the follower in meeting these expectations. The follower is required to perform assigned tasks to a specified performance level. When the follower fulfills the leader’s expectations, a reward is provided to reinforce the demonstrated positive behavior which will enhance his effectiveness.