Leadership theory

Question 1

What is the mission of JROTC?

Answer 1

To motivate young people to be better citizens

Question 2

What NCO position is also in the chain of command?

Answer 2

The squad leader

Question 3

What are the Army Values?

Answer 3

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage(LDRSHIP)

Question 4

What is the definition of loyalty

Answer 4

Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers.

Question 5

What is the definition of duty

Answer 5

Fulfill your obligations.

Question 6

What is the definition of respect?

Answer 6

Treat people as they should be treated.

Question 7

What is the definition of selfless service?

Answer 7

Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own.

Question 8

What is the definition of honor?

Answer 8

Live up to Army values.

Question 9

What is the definition of integrity

Answer 9

Do what’s right, legally and morally.

Question 10

What is the definition of personal courage?

Answer 10

Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral).

Question 11

What is the definition of leadership?

Answer 11

Influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization

Question 12

What are the three general eras of leadership studies?

Answer 12

traits, Behaviors, and Contingency

Question 13

Describe the Democratic Behavior Approach

Answer 13

Leader consults with followers to participate in decision making

Question 14

What are the 3 Behavior Approaches:

Answer 14

Democratic Style, Autocratic style, and Laissez-faire style

Question 15

Describe what the traits approach is:

Answer 15

dea that leaders are born with special characteristics to lead

Question 16

Describe the Autocratic Behavior Approach

Answer 16

Leader makes the decision alone

Question 17

Describe the Laissez-faire Behavior Approach:

Answer 17

Leader provides no direction at all

Question 18

. What is the Contingency Approach?

Answer 18

The idea that there is no one best way to lead

Question 19

Name at least 3 Principles of Leadership:

Answer 19

Know yourself and seek self-improvement

Be technically and tactically proficient

Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare

Keep your subordinates informed

Set the example

Insure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished

Train your subordinates as a team

Make sound and timely decisions

Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates

Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities

Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions