JROTC LET 4 Midterm Exam

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Leaders compare the tasks being performed by their team with the factors involved in accomplishing their missions. Based on the team's progress, leaders may: Continue with the plan and continue; or stop the action and start over. Since it is the leader's responsibility to ensure that the team's objectives are met and are to standard, it is a continuous part of management.

Which management principle is being described?
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Leaders compare the tasks being performed by their team with the factors involved in accomplishing their missions. Based on the team's progress, leaders may: Continue with the plan and continue; or stop the action and start over. Since it is the leader's responsibility to ensure that the team's objectives are met and are to standard, it is a continuous part of management.

Which management principle is being described?
controlling
Though it may be in written or spoken form, leaders manage their people by directing them. A leader who needs someone to do something that he cannot require them to do is actually asking them for assistance.

What type of directing is this?
volunteer
Name four management resources.
time, money, material, people
The five management principles are divided into two stage:___________ and ____________.
preparation and execution
What is the most important resource available to a leader?
people ( manpower)
T or F : Leaders have direct control over the managerial actions of their teammates.
true
What technique below would NOT be a visualizing technique used when planning a mission?
meditating to relieve stress before undertaking a mission
What is the definition of the word "management"?
the act of managing; control or direction
What is the definition of the word "resources"?
a source of help or supply
What is the definition of the word "visualize"?
to form a mental image
What is the definition of the word "procrastinate"?to put off or delayWhat is the definition of the word "mandatory"?something that absolutely must be doneThose who exercise power and influence are effective leaders.yes, leaders need equal amounts of power and influence to be effectiveOne of your squad mates is mad at you because you forgot to bring part of your uniform to drill. She tells you," If you don't get yourself together, then you will be kicked out of the squad." Her uniform meets the standard. Even though she is the same rank as you, what type of power is she trying to use?coercive powerThe rank system in the armed forces is a rigid hierarchy that allows for obedience to orders. Which source of power does this system most closely reflect?legitimate power________ power is power that relies on force or threats or creating fear as a form of control.coercive________ power is power that relies on giving people something of value in return for cooperation.rewardWhat is legitimate power?the power a person receives as a result of his or her position in the formal hierarchy of an organizationT or F : Referent power is power that relies on force or threats or creating fear as a form of control.false_______ power is based on admiration and is frequently used in advertising.referentT or F : Legitimate power often can use both coercive and reward power.trueExplain the concept of "expert power."the two-way approach to influencing othersWhat is a leadership style?the pattern of behaviors one uses to influence othersExplain the directing style of leadership.they tell their team what to do, how to do it, and when and where to get it doneWhat is the participating style of leadership?they seek advice from others yet still make the final decisions and are responsible for those decisionsWhat is the delegating style of leadership?this leader lets mature followers or team members perform delegated tasksT or F : Effective leaders use all three leadership styles, depending on their followers.trueLeadership styles in the situational leadership model are based on the leader providing either________ or ________ behaviors.directive or supportiveIn the situational leadership model, ___________ behavior is defined as how much structure, control and supervision the leader provides to the follower.directiveIn the situational leadership model, ____________ behavior is defined as how much praise, listening, and facilitating the leader provides the follower.supportiveWhat are the four styles of leadership in Blanchard's situational leadership model?directing, coaching, supporting, delegatingYou are a cadet platoon sergeant. One of your squad leaders is excited about teaching his first drill lesson. When he asks you, "What leadership style do you think I'll have to use with my squad of new cadets?", what should you tell him?directing, but be prepared to apply to all of themYour platoon sergeant gave you and the other squad leaders the mission to set up the platoon area as long as it was completed by the time she got back. Which leadership style is being used?delegatingWhat are the three leadership styles?directing, participating, delegatingDefinition of "Directing".....a leadership style where the leader tells team members what to do and how to do itDefinition of "Delegating"......a leadership style where the leader gives decision-making authority to othersDefinition of "Participating"......a leadership style where the leader consults with others before making a decisionDefinition of "Leadership Style"..................................patterns of behavior that a leader uses to influence a team or group of followersWhat is "morale?"the mental, emotional and spiritual state of an individual; how a person feelsDefinition of "Alleviate".........to relieveDefinition of "Complement"......completeDefinition of "Intangible"......that which has a value not dependent on physical makeupDefinition of "Prejudicial"........to form an opinion without knowing or in spite of the facts____________ is the mental, emotional, and spiritual state of an individual or group of individuals.moraleT or F : In order for leaders to motivate followers, leaders must satisfy personal needs of subordinates as well as their work-related goals.trueT or F : Leaders should give their teams tough problems and let the team wrestle with the problemtrueT or F : Allowing subordinates to help plan future events is one technique of motivating themtrueT or F : People cannot focus on their jobs if their jobs if they are occupied with personal concerns, so good leaders alleviate the causes of personal concern.trueAnother name for a "power down" approach to authority is______________.micromanagingGive examples of intangible rewards that can be given to subordinates for jobs well done.praise, a compliment, a pat on the back, positive feedback, etc