Spaatz Leadership Megaset: Key Concepts and Definitions

When developing a command intent, your starting point should be

the command intent of your superior

Leadership can be a vocation, which is a profession that engages the heart, mind, and ____________.

soul

Leaders who are concerned with the development and performance of individuals who do not directly report to them are said to ________________________.

lead from a distance

This component of effective delegation is defined as the influence one possesses at any point in time, which will cause someone to do what the commanding officer wants them to do at that time.

authority

What happens when an officer’s principles conflict with the supervisor’s directions?

The officer should address his concerns with his supervisor and then act accordingly.

Interviewers can overcome interview challenges by

helping the candidate to feel comfortable during the interview.

Which step in delegation explains the purpose of the job and explains the goals of the task?

assign the task

The four pillars of safety leadership are:

safety must be integrated, safety is a right, everyone is responsible for safety, and safety is a value.

A concise, clear depiction of a staff member’s total duties and requirements can be found in a

job description

Leadership through a link is reflected through which of the following?

Leaders who work through subordinate leaders.

Which parliamentary term describes the requirement that least half of the group’s members be present for the committee’s work to be legitimate?

the quorum

A _________________is a group of people entrusted to study issues, make recommendations or decisions, or perform some kind of service to a larger group.

committee

There are five triggers that show an organization that putting a committee-style leadership in motion has become necessary. Which one of the triggers listed below reflects the need to raise an overall organization’s collective intelligence?

specialization and expertise

Which hazard in hiring decision-making is described as the tendency to favor people who come from a background similar to their own?

halo effect

A(n) ________________is a system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

hierarchy

In interpersonal conflict, it is important for leaders to acknowledge the distal, or background, context for conflict that might arise. Why is this so important?

. Leaders should be mindful of how past events can cause present conflict.

The ________________are people who have either a direct or indirect interest in the project because they have something to gain or lose.

stakeholders

What is important to consider when web chatting with audio and text capabilities?

Mute your microphone when not speaking

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is known as one of the greatest human and civil rights activists of all time. He worked to ensure the equality of all humans without regard to his own personal freedom and safety. Which stage of Kohlberg’s moral development would he be identified with?

universal principles

Some experts believe that indirect leadership requires comfort with what?

chaos

Much like the Core Values adopted by the Air Force, the Ten Commandments, which are described in the Torah or the Old Testament, issue moral imperatives that are valid to all people at all times. Which type of moral reasoning is reflected in the Ten Commandments and the Air Force Core Values?

moral objectivism

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about tips for conducting a videoconference? A. Casual dress is acceptable. B. Place yourself in a quiet space that is free from distractions. C. Make eye contact with and speak directly to the camera. D. Test your connection and software in advance.

Casual dress is acceptable.

During the Learning phase of culture change, which principle includes helping team members commit to the new behaviors or skills by providing resources that help teach those new behaviors or skills?

Training & Safety Nets

The advantages of delegation from the subordinate’s perspective include

growing from new experiences.

People who do not like conflict and confronting problems would most likely be practicing what type of conflict?

latent

The ________________________ gave rise to new technologies in warfare.

Industrial Revolution

Which of the following would NOT be a practical tip to use during an interview? A. Ask open-ended questions. B. Practice good listening skills. C. Immediately evaluate the candidate based on your predetermined criteria. D. Read over the résumé during the interview.

Read over the résumé during the interview

After World War II, captured Nazi officers used what came to be known as the Nuremberg Defense during their trials. What does the Nuremberg Defense imply?

That they were innocent of war crimes because they were following their superiors' orders.

During the Learning phase of culture change, which principle involves recognizing team members’ fears and providing support?

Psychological Safety

The four steps of effective delegation are

define the task, assign the task, grant authority, follow up

Techniques to overcome the challenges of interviewing job applicants include sticking to questions that relate directly to the job, attempting to get behind the applicant’s surface appearance, and

encouraging a two-way dialogue

Which of the following roles is an example of a role a first-line supervisor in a new freeform system of self-directed teams might perform?

facilitates, getting experts to help the teams as needed

As a new commander, which activity could you use to determine the direction you want the unit to take under your command?

Call a meeting with key staff members to develop a strategic plan.

As a leader, you may choose to avoid delegation because

it's faster to do the job yourself.

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about meeting etiquette? A. All participants should come prepared to contribute to the meeting. B. It is okay to respond to a text message during the meeting if you do so discreetly. C. Attend all meetings you have committed to attend. D. Listen respectfully during discussions and wait your turn to speak.

. It is okay to respond to a text message during the meeting if you do so discreetly

Which of the following statements best describes a guideline for a new commander? A. Make a clean break with your old job. B. Plan to take on the same responsibilities at the new job. C. Assume command and become involved in a leadership role before you are officially the commander. D. If you are already assigned to the unit, you should begin to work with the current commander even if not officially asked to do so.

Make a clean break with your old job.

Which part of the project brief includes the discussion of the context of the project, explaining what is entailed and why the project is important?

. project narrative

Which of the following statements would be a good way to invite quiet members to join the discussion? A. "Cadet Jones, if you want to remain a member of this committee you need to speak up." B. "Cadet Jones, don't you have anything to add?" C. "Cadet Jones, what are some points that have made sense to you so far?" D. "Cadet Jones, did you prepare for this meeting? You haven't added anything to the conversation yet."

"Cadet Jones, what are some points that have made sense to you so far?"

The _______________ concept of delegation consists of the obligation to undertake a specific duty or task within the organization.

responsibility

Out of the five basic parts that comprise an organization, which group serves as a link between the front-line workers and the top leaders? This group interprets the ideas conceived from their superiors, develops plans for completing their role, and explains how the plans are to be executed.

the middle line

Which of the following statements highlights a drawback in using management by objective (MBO)? A. MBO makes leaders consider all important measures using a balanced scorecard. B. MBO makes it possible for people to control their own performance. C. MBO requires too much time writing and reading reports instead of performing tasks. D. MBO tells leaders why an objective is incomplete.

. MBO requires too much time writing and reading reports instead of performing tasks. (

The necessary steps in Managing by Objective (MBO) involve

strategic goals, objectives, and action plans.

As a supervisor, what is a good way to encourage the use of dissent?

Give credit to the person who helped you see the issue in a new way.

Which of the following describes how you will prepare your boss for a meeting when you work as an executive officer (XO)? A. It is not necessary for my boss to prepare any input prior to the meeting. B. I must make sure my boss has a copy of the meeting agenda. C. I probably don't need to prep my boss regarding the background information relative to this meeting. They will more than likely discuss that during the meeting. D. I don't need to make sure my boss is wearing the proper attire for the meeting. He/she probably already knows that.

I must make sure my boss has a copy of the meeting agenda

Which part of an organization has the widest scope of responsibilities, which are more abstract than any of the other five basic parts of the organization?

the strategic apex

Which phase in leading organizational culture change contains concepts such as having a clear articulation of a vision, practicing psychological safety, and leading by example?

Learning new concepts

A good job description answers all of the following questions EXCEPT: A. What does the job accomplish? B. Why does this job exist? C. How does this job relate to other jobs in the organization? D. How much money does this job pay?

How much money does this job pay?

During the Internalization phase of culture change, terminating or reassigning team members who refuse to commit to change is known as

The Nuclear Option.

During which phase of the project lifecycle does the project team implement the plan, conduct the operation, fly the mission, run the event, or whatever the plan may be?

execution phase

A(n) _____________is a body of individuals working under a defined system of rules, assignments, procedures, and relationships designed to achieve identifiable goals and objectives.

organization

A formal system of belief intended to guide someones actions is called a(n)

creed.

What is the habit of being guided by universal values of logic and a deep respect for the truth called?

Critical Thinking

This intellectual standard requires critical thinkers to express their ideas such that others can easily understand them.

Clarity

Which element of coaching is marked by a two-way conversation between the coach and the trainee?

. dialogue

The Milgram experiment teaches us that ordinary people can _______________________ because they feel duty-bound to obey authority figures.

commit terrible atrocities

Everyone can develop better critical thinking skills through

. study and practice

Being healthy and leading fitness training is also known as

physical readiness

An employer whose basic approach to leadership consists of statements like Do right, and Ill reward you. Mess up, and Ill punish you is displaying _________.

physical readiness

A misconception for those new to writing and speaking is that creating an outline is:

difficult

What is the logical fallacy that may itself be true but distracts us from the relevant issue at hand?

Red Herring

Supervision requires

trust, fairness and wisdom

A question that requires more than a yes or no answer is called

an open-ended question.

When applied to politics, _______ can become an ignoble type of deal-making that occurs between lawmakers seeking to win votes or favors.

. transactional leadership

Elements of successful coaching include

dialogue, empowerment, action, and improvement.

Which Leadership Grid style is characterized by a leader who expects subordinates to follow him, regardless of whether he is right or wrong?

Paternalistic

The CAP Cadet Program develops leadership skills mostly through

hands-on experiential learning.

Following an impartial set of rules and applying them equally to everyone is called

fairness

Emotions can be contagious. In other words, if you interact with an angry peer,

you could become upset as well.

It is vital that a leader set ________________________ and ______________________ the team.

clear standards; communicate them to

A professional format for sharing concerns and presenting solutions is known as:

the staff study.

In your __________, you summarize your main points and end your speech

conclusion

Which of CAPs core values is synonymous with personal mastery?

Excellence

Arguing in favor of a cause or action describes

advocacy

An essay should contain at least __________ paragraphs in its body

3

Punishment is _________________ consequence.

a negative

As a nation of _________________, Americas diversity is its strength.

immigrants

When a team begins to take shape and individual personalities begin to show themselves, you have reached which stage of a teams life cycle?

Storming

Two outstanding examples of creative thinking used in the text include

Apollo 13 engineers and World War II D-Day NCOs and lieutenants

A leadership factor that describes settings in which no leadership takes place at all is termed __________.

laissez-faire

When using this leadership factor, a leader watches followers closely to observe mistakes and violations of rules, then quickly corrects the wrongs.

active management-by-exception

Preparation for a job interview includes dressing professionally, preparing for common questions, and

asking good questions.

This type of learner will enjoy watching videos, examining diagrams, and looking at pictures.

visual

Which statement shows a contradiction in the espoused theory and the theory-in-use? A. "I feel my kids are mature, therefore I'm not concerned with leaving them alone." B. "I believe wild animals should live freely, so I never attend zoo functions." C. "I believe in our right to bear arms, which is why I keep several guns in my house." D. "I trust her to do the job right, so I watch her work closely every day."

"I trust her to do the job right, so I watch her work closely every day."

The lesson learned from the Hawthorne studies is that employees were motivated by

good leadership

The most creative leader is not guaranteed ________; even wonderful ideas require ________.

to win; strong execution

First-line supervisors who help the people who directly accomplish the mission are

tactical leaders.

Which Leadership Grid style advocates medium levels of both concern for results and people?

5,5: Status Quo

Harassment is defined as

unwelcome conduct

Which of the following statements represents a personal vision? A. "I'll strive to be the best I can be, every single day." B. "I will make the most of every opportunity that comes my way." C. "I'm going to solo at flight academy this summer." D. "In everything I do, I'll give a 100-percent effort."

"I'm going to solo at flight academy this summer."

Knowing the details of your job and what is required of you is known as

. technical readiness

Which of the five steps for fighting hate allows the leader to find a silver lining to prejudice and bigotry?

teach tolerance

Unnecessary words in a sentence are called _________.

clutter

The most far-reaching consequence of submission to authority is

the disappearance of the sense of responsibility

This coaching dialogue technique helps the trainee to express the problem in one or two sentences.

. finding the bottom line

If one is aware of his mood (how he feels) and his thoughts about that mood, he is displaying

self-awareness.

Test material that relates back to what the cadets studied is called

valid

The guidelines for professional use of e-mail include:

use proper spelling and grammar

If you see yourself successfully soloing a CAP Cessna before you go flying, you are employing

mental imagery

Which decision-making tool analyzes the arguments for and against an idea while assigning a relative strength to each argument?

Weighted pros and cons

To persuade a thinker to go along with your idea, you have to show that your plan is

logical