Module 1-2 (Full Range Leadership Development)

Question 1

Focuses on leaders who are emotionally intelligent, can successfully solve problems, and can control their emotions

Answer 1

Skills

Question 2

Concentrates on two types of leadership: task/production-oriented leadership and people/oriented-leadership.

Answer 2

Style

Question 3

This theory assumes that the world can be a hostile, unpredictable and unforgiving environment and that followers look for leaders who can make sense of such turbulent conditions in crisis situations.

Answer 3

Psychodynamic

Question 4

The leader assumes a directive, coaching, supporting, or delegating style based on the situation or task and the followers development level.

Answer 4

Situational Leadership

Question 5

States that once the leader assesses their followers and the situation, leaders choose one of four behaviors (supportive, directive, participative, or achievement oriented) to lead their followers to success.

Answer 5

Path-Goal

Question 6

Emphasizes that leaders must develop specialized relationships with each of their followers instead of treating all their followers the same way

Answer 6

Leadership-Member Exchange

Question 7

This theory argues that effective leaders are true to themselves and others, have positive psychological states, and adhere to strong morals and values

Answer 7

Authentic

Question 8

Suggests that leaders cannot change their behaviors. Therefore, leaders are moved into and out of various situations in order to achieve the most success.

Answer 8

Contingency

Question 9

Referred to as the “The Great Man (Woman) Theory” one’s leadership effectiveness was said to be influenced by their intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, and sociability.

Answer 9

Trait

Question 10

This person is someone who influences others to achieve a goal, they are not perfect, but display and ethical behavior, virtues, and character strengths.

A. Follower
B. Leader
C. Subordinate
D. Mentor

Answer 10

B. Leader

Question 11

This person displays virtues and character strengths in their actions as they battle their own vices and idiosyncrasies.

Answer 11

Leader

Question 12

These people are motivated, creative, and possess a high level of commitment to each other, the leader, and the organization.

Answer 12

Follower

Question 13

Someone who influences others to achieve a goal and strive to display ethical behavior.

Answer 13

Leader

Question 14

Someone who possesses a love of learning.

Answer 14

Follower

Question 15

This person has a passion to apply what they have learned.

Answer 15

Follower

Question 16

These people possess certain personality traits like confidence and extraversion as well as a personal set of values.

Answer 16

Leader

Question 17

Which of the following BEST describes a situation?

A. Requires us to view leadership as a system.
B. Less-obvious components like time constraints.
C. Circumstances surrounding the leaders and followers.

Answer 17

C. Circumstances surrounding the leaders and followers.

Question 18

Leader elects to sit back, observe, and wait for things to go wrong.

Answer 18

Management by Exception-Passive

Question 19

Keeps people and processes in control, monitoring, and controlling followers through forced compliance.

Answer 19

Management by Exception-Active

Question 20

“Contract” where the leader sets goals, and identifies Waze for the subordinate to reach these goals.

Answer 20

Contingent Reward

Question 21

The most active and effective form of leadership where leaders promote positive and meaningful changes and people, teams, organizations, nations, and even societies.

Answer 21

Transformational Leadership

Question 22

Abandoned or pass on their responsibilities and failed to respond urgently to critical situations.

Answer 22

Lassiez-Faire

Question 23

Followers of this leaders behavior exhibits greater trust, admiration, loyalty, and respect toward the leader and are willing to work harder for them.

Answer 23

Transformational Leadership

Question 24

When the follower fulfills the leader’s expectations, a reward is provided to reinforce the demonstrated positive behavior.

Answer 24

Contingent Reward

Question 25

These leaders are usually absent from their duties and place of work, relationships with subordinates suffer.

Answer 25

Lassiez-Faire

Question 26

Followers tend to not trust those who do not take a more active leadership approach and will demonstrate little commitment to this person in the organization.

Answer 26

Management by Exception-Passive

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Management by Exception-Active

Question 28

A form of punishment where the leader applies or presents an unfavorable action or result to a follower who has demonstrated an undesirable behavior.

Answer 28

Positive Punishment

Question 29

Favorable actions, results, or outcomes that a leader presents to a follower after the follower demonstrates a desired behavior.

Answer 29

Positive Reinforcement

Question 30

The removal of something valued by the follower after they have demonstrated an undesirable or unacceptable behavior.

Answer 30

Negative Punishment

Question 31

The removal of unpleasant, unfavorable actions or events the follower is currently experiencing that occurs after they have displayed a desirable behavior.

Answer 31

Negative Reinforcement

Question 32

People operating at this level demonstrate initiative and actually solve problems so long as their efforts are recognized and rewarded by leadership.

Answer 32

Performance Level

Question 33

People operating at this level identify problems and offer solutions and strive for personal and organizational success.

Answer 33

Involvement Level

Question 34

Individuals at this level avoid getting too involved in their jobs and often complain about their work but never take action to improve the situation.

Answer 34

Membership Level

Question 35

Fully enjoys work, strive to exceed every standard.

Answer 35

Personal Rewards

Question 36

Pay, training, annual leave, medical and dental benefits.

Answer 36

System Level Rewards

Question 37

Praise, public recognition, time-off, bonus pay, promotions, special assignments, greater roles and responsibilities.

Answer 37

Supervisory Rewards

Question 38

During an AFSO21 event, SMSgt Ludwig says to his section Chiefs, “We have an extremely important goal ahead of us. Since funding has been cut, this is a goal we must achieve…there is no room for failure! We must approach our task with the same optimism and enthusiasm that you have displayed in past events. Our mission means the the status quo is unacceptable if we’re to meet our unit’s new budget.” Afterwards, the team members approached Ludwig with lots of different ideas.

The scenario BEST illustrates _____ and its impact on individual effectiveness.

A. Individual Consideration
B. Inspirational Motivation
C. Idealized Influence

Answer 38

B. Inspirational Motivation

Question 39

MSgt Hammond tells SSgt White, his newest evaluator, “Since you’ve never inspected before, let’s begin a training program that challenges you to evaluate as many subordinate units as possible within the first three months. I have set a goal for you to evaluate five of the 15 units in the first quarter.” Hammond actively checked with White on his progress and offers him guidance and advice on a daily basis. At the end of the first-quarter, Hammond congratulates White on attaining the goal and then says, “Let’s discuss the evaluation of the remaining 10 units and winning NCO of the quarter.” White say, “Okay.”

MSgt Hammond’s ____ will MOST likely ____ his and White’s effectiveness.

A. use of Transactional Leadership; enhance
B. misuse of Transactional Leadership; hinder
C. use of Transformational Leadership; enhance
D. misuse of Transformational Leadership; hinder

Answer 39

A. use of Transactional Leadership; enhance