Advanced course
Which of the following is not a purpose of the team charter
Enables a mechanism for the team to bypass negotiations
What level do strategic leaders most often operate? a. Direct b. Enterprise c. Tactical d. Organizational
Enterprise
Based on experiences, what organization type adopts new techniques and procedures that complete jobs more efficiently or effectively?
Learning
Building team through mutual trust is based on personal qualities, such as professional competence, personal example, and ____________. a. Mutual Respect b. Attributes c. Integrity d. Performance
Mutual Respect
According toTuckman's group development model, when does the team develop a mutual plan? a. Norming b. Forming c. Performing d. Storming
Norming
What aspect of Army Design Methodology organizes combinations of potential actions in time, space, and purpose toward the Desired End State? a. Analytical Framework b. Operational Approach c. Lines of Operation d. Objectives and Conditions
Operational Approach
What resiliency campaign phase begins with the issuance of the campaign plan and focuses on the near-term objectives necessary to reverse negative trends, promote leader involvement, and reinforce current Army efforts to build resilience?
Phase 1
_____________occurs when the leader asks the follower to comply with a request based on friendship or loyalty. a. Legitimating b. Pressure c. Exchange d. Personal appeals
Personal appeals
Convene the coalition
Prepare a strong proposal
What form of cognitive bias attempts to justify why it is best to maintain the current situation?
Status quo
Which team member facilitates Army Design Methodology application? a. The facilitator b. The leader c. The recorder d. The subject matter expert
The leader
Plan for the required resources
Time commitment for staff
What is the purpose of problem framing? a. To determine the structure of the problem b. To describe what is wrong with the Current State c. To identify symptoms of the problem d. To ensure we are solving the right problem
To ensure we are solving the right problem
Social Awareness is __________ other's emotions. a. Correcting b. Understanding c. Managing d. Explaining
Understanding
What is a command with broad continuing missions under a single command and composed of significant assigned components of two or more military departments? a. Joint Forces Command b. Unified Combatant Command c. Combined Arms Command d. Geographical Combatant Command
Unified Combatant Command
trust
basic ingredient of collaboration
Policy dominates strategy by its articulation of the end state and _________. a. guidance b. comprehensive pursuit c. purpose d. national values
guidance
confidence
small successes will enable this
Emotional intelligence is a critical component of __________________. a. getting the job done b. counseling others c. expressing yourself d. the whole person
the whole person
Recruit the right people
who will be supportive
The Army Civilian Corps Creed includes
- Support for the mission - Personal courage - dedivation to the army out soliders and civilans - support for the u.s constition - provide stability during war and peace living army values
Through the army civilian oath you have committed to which of the following as an army civilian
- selfless service - service to the nation - defending the constitution - providing mission essential capabilites
What is consensus building? a. Conflict in disguise b. A competitive process c. Not worth pursuing d. A collaborative process
A collaborative process
Why is the study of strategic culture important? a. Improves understanding of self-leadership b. Forecasts the future state c. Improves industrial concept plans d. Allows effective negotiations across cultures
Allows effective negotiations across cultures
What is a continuous process of enabling a group of people to reach their goals and improve their effectiveness through leadership and various exercises, activities, and techniques?
Army Team Building
Step 1: Determine and understand the situation
Determine impacts to the team
Develop preliminary objectives and actions
Identify actions for objectives
Which is a framework for leadership behavior? a. Full Range Leadership b. Transformational Leadership c. Inspirational Leadership d. Transactional Leadership
Inspirational Leadership
Leader attributes consist of character, presence and ____________. a. Personal Courage b. Selfless Service c. Intellect d. Integrity
Intellect
What attribute involves the example that the leader projects to inspire others to do their best and follow their lead? a. Presence b. Intellect c. Confidence d. Discipline
Presence
Lobby with superiors to gain needed support
Resources and political support
The Army's Performance Triad consists of activity, nutrition, and ____
Sleep
Why is the study of strategic culture important? a. Allows effective negotiations across cultures b. Improves understanding of self-leadership c. Improves industrial concept plans d. Forecasts the future state
Forecasts the future state
For the strategic leader, forming a vision is pointless until ____________. a. Assesses readiness for change b. Formulates a strategy c. Gains widespread support d. Overcomes resistance to change
Gains widespread support
The DoD Civilian Leader Compentency and Leading Change, involves the ability to bring about strategic change and meet organizational __________. a. Goals b. Awareness c. Accountability d. Decisiveness
Goals
The essence of being an effective Solider or Army Civilian is
Trust
What exists when people are more willing and naturally accepting of influence and influence is more likely to occur in multiple directions? a. Competence b. Confidence c. Trust d. Character
Trust
Which essential characteristic of the Army Profession is considered the bedrock characteristic? a. Honorable Service b. Ethics c. Trust d. Esprit de Corps
Trust
Which are paramount requirements of Mission Command? a. Trust, Empowerment, and Cohesion b. Task, Responsibility, and Communication c. Task, Responsibility, and Cohesion d. Trust, Empowerment, and Communication
Trust, Empowerment, and Cohesion
What kind of problem is self-evident and has solution techniques available that lead to verifiable solutions? a. Ill-Structured b. Medium-Structured c. Unstructured d. Well-Structured
Well-Structured
Confidence is a key component of leader ______________ . a. Presence b. Discipline c. Morale d. Training
Presence
What is a continuous process of enabling a group of people to reach their goals and improve their effectiveness through leadership and various exercises, activities, and techniques? a. Army Learning b. Organizational Learning c. Army Training d. Army Team Building
Army Team Building
The approach to high-performance team building includes which of the following
all
Which of the following items describe high-performance teams?
all but members have similar backgrounds and skills
What are the three Joint Strategic Planning System components? a. roles, missions and functions b. organize, train and equip c. tactics, techniques and procedures d. assessment, advice and direction
assessment, advice and direction
When we lack information, we tend to rely on our experience or prior beliefs and _______________. a. morals b. ethics c. values d. assumptions
assumptions could be values
To succeed and create true commitment, subordinates should perceive influencing methods as_____________. a. fake b. manipulative c. authentic d. hidden agendas
authentic
Trust encompasses reliance upon others, confidence in their abilities, and consistency in one's_______________. a. attributes b. behavior c. competencies d. performance
behavior
Decision making is an important and often _______________ task for leaders at all levels. a. simple b. challenging c. direct d. indirect
challenging
Which individual trait enables systems thinking? a. Analytical ability b. Normality c. Navigate simplicity d. Tolerant obscurity
Analytical ability
Measures of performance ask, "______________?" a. Are we doing things as good as we can? b. Are we doing the right things? c. Are there things we need to be doing? d. Are we doing things right?
Are we doing things as good as we can?
What term applies critical and creative thinking to understand, visualize, and describe problems and approaches to solving issues? a. Army Design Methodology b. Troop Leading Procedures c. Mission Analysis d. Course of Action Development
Army Design Methodology
Which is the first step in the nine step ethical decision making process? a. Awareness b. Reflection c. Trilemma d. Facts
Awareness
What is the culture type necessary to mold the organization's morale, reinforcing an ethical climate solidly resting on the Army Values? a. Cohesive b. Disciplined c. Creative d. Innovative
Cohesive
Project a positive outlook
Collective efficacy and potency
Which potential roadblock hinders effective problem solving? a. Accurately identifying the problem. b. Identifying facts and assumptions. c. Command pressure. d. Possessing an accurate view of the end state.
Command pressure.
Which determinants are included in team performance? a. Commit to shared objectives and ceremonies b. Emphasize on interests and values c. Encourage and facilitate social interaction d. Commit to shared objectives and external coordination
Commit to shared objectives and external coordination
Which determinants are included in team performance? a. Commit to shared objectives and external coordination b. Encourage and facilitate social interaction c. Emphasize on interests and values d. Commit to shared objectives and ceremonies
Commit to shared objectives and external coordination
Which coalition activities are evaluated? a. Goals, objectives, and impacts b. Structure, goals, and objectives c. Processes, outcomes, and impacts d. Commitments, resources, and abilities
Commitments, resources, and abilities
Systems thinking analyzes and develops solutions to ______________ problems?
Complex
What Element of Thought is represented by the question, "What is the main idea here?" a. Point of View b. Question at Issue c. Concepts d. Assumptions
Concepts
What would be considered a cognitive bias? a. cultural b. organizational c. Confirmation d. personal
Confirmation
What effects lower morale in an organization or team? a. Consensus b. Conflict c. Achievements d. Collaboration
Conflict
Analyze the Program's Objectives and Determine Whether to Form a Coalition
Consider cost and benefits
What occurs when leaders review demonstrated performance and potential with a subordinate? a. Rehabilitation b. Coaching c. Counseling d. Guiding
Counseling
Network and monitor opportunities
External coordination
The goal of Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness is to increase resilience and performance enhancement skills by building on the following Five Dimensions of Strength: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
Family
What standard relates to evaluating the "ways" in the ends-ways-means framework? a. Acceptability b. Feasibility c. Reliability d. Suitability
Feasibility
Use evaluation to make improvement
Feedback to coalition members
Leader attributes consist of character, presence and ____________. a. Selfless Service b. Personal Courage c. Intellect d. Integrity
Intellect
What leader style will not generally take a stand on issues, they do not make decisions, they do not develop their people, in short, and they do not lead? a. Transactional b. Laissez-Faire c. Situational d. Transformative
Laissez-Faire
What leadership style sometimes afford less respect than transformational leadership because it is less focused on emotion and inspiration? a. Situational b. Transactional c. Laissez-Faire d. Directive
Laissez-Faire
To become a strategic leader, according an article written by LTG Dubik, what is an important strategic decision making element? a. Leaders think in terms of decision space b. The problem set is well-defined c. The solution process remains unchanged d. The leadership space is limited
Leaders think in terms of decision space
To become a strategic leader, according an article written by LTG Dubik, what is an important strategic decision making element? a. The problem set is well-defined b. The solution process remains unchanged c. The leadership space is limited d. Leaders think in terms of decision space
Leaders think in terms of decision space
What is included in systems thinking graphical representations? a. Eliminating relationships b. Concealing relationships c. Leading to further exploration d. Leading to a surface understanding
Leading to a surface understanding
Which Depth of Reflection Level is descriptive, identifies what was taught and the lessons learned? a. Level 2 - Learning b. Level 3 - Reflective c. Level 4 - Re-Learning d. Level 1 - Beginning
Level 1 - Beginning
Which Depth of Reflection Level is descriptive, identifies what was taught and the lessons learned? a. Level 3 - Reflective b. Level 4 - Re-Learning c. Level 2 - Learning d. Level 1 - Beginning
Level 1 - Beginning
According to Mahnken, what does the American strategic culture emphasize? a. Conservativism b. Conservative idealism c. Uniqueness d. Liberal idealism
Liberal idealism
What graphically articulates the links among tasks, objectives, conditions, and the Desired End State in an Operational Approach? a. Main Effort b. Lines of Effort c. System Analysis d. Analytical Framework
Lines of Effort
What links multiple tasks with goal-oriented objectives that focus efforts toward establishing Desired End State conditions? a. Courses of Action b. Lines of Operation c. Lines of Effort d. Measures of Performance
Lines of Effort
Which of the following statements regarding measures of team effectiveness are true
MOEs are inicators MOEs help the team measure improvement
Provide training, feedback and coaching
Member skills and role clarity
What attribute demonstrates a leader's flexibility of mind, an ability to adapt to changing situations, and enables thinking through second, and third-order effects when current decisions or actions are not producing the desired results? a. Sound Judgement b. Innovation c. Mental Agility d. Expertise
Mental Agility
Healthy relationships involve seven factors. Three of these factors are Trust, Honesty, and ______. a. Self respect b. Respect for management c. Respect for Life d. Mutual respect
Mutual respect
Build team identity
Mutual trust and cooperation
Which coalition activities are evaluated? a. Goals, objectives, and impacts b. Commitments, resources, and abilities c. Structure, goals, and objectives d. Processes, outcomes, and impacts
NOT! Commitments, resources, and abilities
Which Army Design methodology aspect explains activities within the operational environment? a. Current State b. Desired End State c. Narrative Construction and Visual Modeling d. Analytical Framework
Narrative Construction and Visual Modeling
Within a global context, which document provides presidential goals, vision, and objectives for the country? a. National Security Strategy b. Global Force Management Strategy c. Joint Strategy Review d. National Military Strategy
National Security Strategy
What is a deliberate, continuous, sequential, and progressive process—founded in Army values—that grows Soldiers and Army Civilians into competent and confident leaders capable of decisive action? a. Leadership Development b. Developing Others c. Lead Others d. Leader Development
No see topic 3
What is the first step in the Army Problem Solving process? a. Generate possible solutions b. Gather information and knowledge c. Develop Criteria d. Identify the problem
No- Gather information and knowledge: see topic 1
According toTuckman's group development model, when does the team develop a mutual plan? a. Norming b. Forming c. Storming d. Performing
Norming
What element defines the essence of a person's experiences, ethical behavior, which allows them to persevere through challenges, and remain resilient when faced with adversity?
Not purpose: See topic 1
What Universal Intellectual Standard is represented by the question, "How is that related to the question?" Precision Relevance Logic Depth
Relevance
Leaders who lead with confidence, usually have a heightened self-awareness, ability to master emotions, and___________? a. Makes logical assumptions in the absence of facts b. Remain positive when the situation becomes confusing or changes c. Removes or fights through obstacles, difficulties, and hardships to accomplish the mission d. Fosters an ethical climate; shows good moral judgment and behavior
Remain positive when the situation becomes confusing or changes
What serves as an operational reserve for the Regular Army? a. Non-governmental organizations b. Army Civilian Corps c. Reserve Component d. Joint Task force
Reserve Component
What describes an organization's ability to anticipate, prepare for and respond to incremental changes and sudden disruptions in order to survive and prosper? a. Resilience b. Culture c. Dynamics d. Development
Resilience
What is described as the psychological and physical capacity to bounce back from life's stressors repeatedly to thrive in an era of high operational tempo? a. Resistance b. Resilience c. Flexibility d. Hardiness
Resilience
vision/purpose
Role each member will play
Interpersonal tact combines recognizing diversity and ________________. a. Self-Control b. Intimidation c. Service Ethos d. Physical Fitness
Self-Control
The three mutually supportive Army Leader Development domains are Institutional, Operational, and _______________. a. Command b. Self-development c. Organizational d. Group-development
Self-development
What are the three Army planning methodologies? a. Troop Leading Procedures, Military Decision Making Process, and Army Design Methodology b. Problem Solving Process, Military Decision Making Process, and Army Design Methodology c. Troop Leading Procedures, Problem Solving Process, and Military Decision Making Process d. Mission Analysis, Course of Action Development, and Military Decision Making Process
Troop Leading Procedures, Military Decision Making Process, and Army Design Methodology
Which discipline enables perceived interrelationships and patterns of change, as opposed to snapshots of situations? a. Mental Models b. Team Learning c. Personal Mastery d. System Thinking
System Thinking
A methodology to improve shared understanding, shared trust, and shared competence in teams is? a. Rapid development b. Team exercise c. High performing teams d. Developing coalitions
Team exercise
A methodology to improve shared understanding, shared trust, and shared competence in teams is? a. Team exercise b. Developing coalitions c. High performing teams d. Rapid development
Team exercise
Why is rapid development of competence on a team important? a. Team members rely on one another b. Complexity and change decelerates c. It establishes the basic sharing ingredient d. Team's skills are lower than separated parts
Team members rely on one another
In the Civilian Oath of Office, an oath is sworn to which of the following
The Constitution
Defense Support to Civil Authorities is initiated by a request to______________: a. The Regional Response Coordinate Center b. The Department of Homeland Security c. The Federal Emergency Management Agency d. The Department of Defense
The Department of Defense
Where do the authorities for providing military forces in support of civil authorities originate? a. State and federal laws b. The President c. The Posse Comitatus Act d. The Joint Director of Military Support
The Joint Director of Military Support
What is a strategy directed, requirements shaped, doctrinally based, resource informed and an analytical process to develop the best-balanced force? a. Total Army Analysis b. Program Objective Memorandum c. Joint Capabilities Integration Development System d. DOTMLPF-P analysis
Total Army Analysis
What leadership style sometimes afford less respect than transformational leadership because it is less focused on emotion and inspiration? a. Directive b. Laissez-Faire c. Transactional d. Situational
Transactional
Which leader types motivate their followers to do more than originally intended through inspiration and motivation? a. Participative b. Transformational c. Directive d. Authoritarian
Transformational
A response to a person, situation, dialogue, reading, film, or other event that provokes a strong emotional reaction are emotional _______________. a. Triggers b. Breakdowns c. Needs d. Understanding
Triggers
Creating a leadership philosophy will help in setting ______________. a. army doctrine b. expectations c. strategy d. work schedules
expectations
What is the Army's mission? a. recruit, organize, supply, equip, and train forces b. structure the force by developing concepts, doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures c. fight and win our Nation's wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance d. provide global reach, power projection, and sustainment of land forces
fight and win our Nation's wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance
Policy dominates strategy by its articulation of the end state and _________. a. purpose b. national values c. comprehensive pursuit d. guidance
guidance
Systems' thinking is a __________ approach to analysis which focuses on how systems parts interrelate over time. a. holistic b. divergent c. convergent d. rapid
holistic
When considering the Content-Process model, the process refers to___________. a. how things are being said b. what is being said c. the task being worked on d. the topic being discussed
how things are being said
Emotional intelligence refers to being intelligent about ___________________. a. technical aspects of work b. being flexible c. our emotional life d. how hard to work
our emotional life
Decision making is a _____. a. method b. program c. medium d. process
process
Collaboration's purpose is to create shared understanding and _______________. a. determine the best course of action for solving complicated problems b. provide planning guidance for conceptual and detailed planning c. make a decision and develop an operations plan or operations order d. determine how to change the operational environment
provide planning guidance for conceptual and detailed planning
Leaders influence others to achieve some_____________. a. type of risk mitigation for accreditation b. way to get out of doing work c. purpose d. benefit for themselves
purpose
Active opposition to influence denotes_____________. a. counseling b. resistance c. an EEO complaint d. 15-6 investigation
resistance
The strategic leadership environment consists of both internal and external complexities that directly affect organizational ___________. a. cultures b. resources c. motivation d. strengths
resources
The corps of discovery honored with dignity all the tribes it met offering gifts as a symbol of friendship and peace
respect
Dr. Herbert Simon's term "satisficing" combines ______________. a. satisfy and sufficient b. satisfied and surfacing c. satisfaction and enticing d. satisfactory and efficient
satisfy and sufficient
Leaders adjust their actions based on the _____________. a. equipment b. Self-Awareness c. situation d. aptitude
situation
The Army's Performance Triad consists of activity, nutrition, and __________. a. education b. sleep c. health d. planning
sleep
Two critical aspects of understanding others are displaying empathy and _____________. a. self awareness b. social awareness c. self management d. sympathy
social awareness
A self-evident problem is __________. a. large-structured b. medium-structured c. well-structured d. ill-structured
well-structured
Problem framing helps identify obstacles impeding progress toward___________. a. Solving the problem b. Developing the Operational Approach c. Achieving the Desired End State d. Improving the Current State
Achieving the Desired End State
Resilience and the will to succeed help leaders when confronted with hardships such as
Adversity
What intangible resources are used to accomplish objectives? a. courage, money, or facilities b. "will, forces, or people c. "will," courage, or intellect d. intellect, forces, or people
"will," courage, or intellect
Resilience and the will to succeed help leaders when confronted with hardships such as ________________. a. Problems b. Dilemmas c. Difficulties d. Adversity
Adversity
Adaptive leadership includes being a(n) ______________. a. risk taking agent b. pro-active agent c. Agent for change d. Agent Observer
Agent for change
Army Esprit de Corps is characterized by which of the following?
Based in tradition and history
The Leadership Requirements Model is comprised of which three attributes? a. Leads, Develops, and Achieves b. Character, Presence, and Intellect c. Communicates, Prepares Self, and Gets Results d. Requirements, Attributes, and Competencies
Character, Presence, and Intellect
Taking care of people involves creating and sustaining open communications through trust, cohesion, teamwork, and a positive
Climate
Taking care of people involves creating and sustaining open communications through trust, cohesion, teamwork, and a positive _______________. a. Atmosphere b. Relationship c. Attitude d. Climate
Climate
What occurs when you guide another's development in new or existing skills during the practice of those skills? a. Counseling b. Coaching c. Guiding d. Rehabilitation
Coaching
What is useful in accomplishing broad ranged goals which reach beyond any individual member's organization capacity? a. High-performance team b. Work team c. Work group d. Coalition
Coalition
Leader actions to build teams include_____________. a. Creating shared understanding b. Maintaining team vitality c. Establishing adequate resources d. Recruiting equitable people
Creating shared understanding
When leading change, what core competencies are required for leaders to develop? a. Influencing and Negotiating, External Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Vision, Flexibility, and Resilience b. Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Vision, Flexibility, and Resilience c. Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Partnering, Vision, Flexibility, and Resilience d. Technology Management, External Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Vision, Flexibility, and Resilience
Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Vision, Flexibility, and Resilience
Framing is the act of building mental models and is facilitated by___________. a. Narrative Construction and Visual Modeling b. Critical and Creative Thinking c. Collaboration and Dialogue d. Conceptual and Detailed Planning
Critical and Creative Thinking
Reflective thinking is a method of solving problems and is subordinate to ______________. a. Creative thinking b. Critical thinking c. Cognitive subsystems d. Thinking challenges
Critical thinking
What essential practice involves questioning what is seen, heard, read, or experienced which engages learning processes? a. Routine thinking b. Standardizing information c. Recognizing progress d. Critical thinking
Critical thinking
Which consists of shared beliefs, values, and assumptions about what is important?
Culture
Which two components frame an operational environment? a. Desired End State and Problem Frame b. Preparation of the Battlefield and Running Estimates c. Current State and Desired End State d. Operational and Mission Variables
Current State and Desired End State
Which is a national strategic direction source for the Army? a. Global Force Management Guide b. Department of Defense c. Joint Assessment Document d. U.S. Constitution
Department of Defense
Which Army Design Methodology aspect visualizes what the operational environment should look like? a. Current State b. Desired End State c. Problem Frame d. Operational Approach
Desired End State
The leadership requirements model
Details the attributes and competencies requires at varying levels of leadership
A measure of effectiveness (MOE) is used to___________________. a. Develop objective and action sets b. Select team objectives c. Determine potential team compatibility d. Assess team effectiveness
Develop objective and action sets
Step 2. Practice thinking thrugh the situation
Develop work arounds
The corps of discovery never wavered from carrying out the requirements of the mission and fulfilling their obligations
Duty
Which Army Value could be defined as fulfilling all of your professional, legal, and moral obligations to the fullest of your ability; accepting responsibility for your actions and the actions of those you lead? a. Respect b. Loyalty c. Selfless Service d. Duty
Duty
According to Kotter, what actions must leader take when implementing and sustaining the change? a. Empower subordinates and demonstrate a sense of urgency b. Consolidate the successful programs and empower subordinates c. Preserve the change and consolidate the successful programs d. Preserve the change and form a guiding coalition
Empower subordinates and demonstrate a sense of urgency
Developing the ability to remain confident involves opportunities to experience severe conditions, maintaining a positive outlook, remaining decisive, and _________. a. Always follow the rules b. Encouraging others c. Manage workloads d. Ensure communications are understood
Encouraging others
Army Civilians are part of a spirited, dedicated team of professionals with a shared commitment and a common purpose of honorably serving the Nation. Which characteristic of the Army Profession does this align with? a. Esprit de Corps b. Military Expertise c. Trust d. Honorable Service
Esprit de Corps
___________ is an influence method that leaders use when they make an offer to provide some desired item or action in trade for compliance with a request. a. Pressure b. Legitimating c. Exchange d. Personal appeals
Exchange
Which Intellectual Trait implies the need to be true to individual thinking and maintain standards expected from others? a. Fairmindedness b. Integrity c. Confidence in Reason d. Logic
Integrity
Strategic leaders develop a vision that is consistent with ______________. a. Future environment b. Personal preferences c. Short time horizons d. Local strategies
Future environment
What model will help build team charters? a. Goals, Roles, Relationships, Expectations, Purpose, Plans, and Priorities b. Goals, Rules, Roles, Engagements, Purpose, Plans, and Procedures c. Goals, Responsibilities, Resources, Empowerment, Policy, Plans, and Procedures d. Goals, Roles, Relationships, Expectations, Plans, Priorities, and Procedures
Goals, Rules, Roles, Engagements, Purpose, Plans, and Procedures
Which of the following statements describe a high performance team exercise?
Helps to build Conducted in an operational setting It is a driver that propels and accelerates teams through the stages of team development
Which of the following is not a reason to form a coalation
High probability of initial desired outcomes being met
Lewis and clark were very thorough in selecting only the best men for the mission- those who would work together for the good of the group...
Honor
Which characteristic of the profession is most pertinent to Stevens concern?
Honorable service
What problem type may require adaptive iteration to refine the problem structure and solutions? a. Medium-Structured b. Well-Structured c. Ill-Structured d. Unstructured
Ill-Structured
Which ethical dilemma paradigm indicates a decision that will cause hardship to one but benefit others? a. Truth vs Loyalty b. Justice vs Mercy c. Short-term vs Long-term d. Individual vs Community
Individual vs Community
What type of leader prevents complacency by finding new ways to challenge subordinates with forward-looking approaches and ideas? a. Laissez faire b. Innovative c. Transactional d. Reactive
Innovative
Which Army Value could be defined as unity and consistency in principles, values, and behavior; candidness and sincerity with peers, subordinates, and superiors; and calling for honesty in word and deed at all times? a. Duty b. Respect c. Integrity d. Loyalty
Integrity
What is a danger of satisficing? a. Primal options are not considered b. Analysis of alternative decisions are supported c. Optimal choices are not made d. Facts and assumptions are identified
Optimal choices are not made
What is the last step in the Military Decision Making Process? a. COA Comparison b. COA Development c. Receipt of mission d. Orders production
Orders production
Which frameworks do design teams use to analyze the operational environment? a. METT-TC, MOP, MOE, and ASCOPE b. AMSC, CGSC, CES, and PME c. ADP, ADRP, FM, and ATTP d. PMESII-PT, DOTMLPF, SWOT, and DIME
PMESII-PT, DOTMLPF, SWOT, and DIME
What is a key element to consider when developing your leadership philosophy? a. Multi-Source Assessment Feedback results b. Individual Development Plans c. Executive Core Qualifications d. Personal values or beliefs
Personal values or beliefs
What component of the competency building coalitions involves identifying internal and external politics that impact work organization? a. Influencing and negotiating b. Political Savvy c. Partnering d. Team building
Political Savvy
Which is step two (2) of the team exercise process? a. Determine and eliminate the team requirements b. Practice by thinking through situations c. Review shared actions and issues d. Form and sustain nested teams
Practice by thinking through situations
Which best describes The Leadership Requirements Model (LRM)? a. Prescribes a set of three leadership attributes and a set of three leadership competencies. b. Looks in-depth at the direct level leadership c. Provides strict standards of ethical behavior for all DoD employees d. Prescribes ways and methods for uniformed service members to get promoted
Prescribes a set of three leadership attributes and a set of three leadership competencies.
What describes leader development goals, for instance, leading by example, developing subordinates, creating a positive environment for learning, exercising the art and science of mission command, adaptive performance, critical and creative thinking, and knowing subordinates and their families? a. Mission Command b. Attributes c. Competencies d. Principles of Leader Development
Principles of Leader Development
Which of the following statements is true about the content process model
Process is about relationships and attitudes
Maintain coalition vitality
Recognize warning signs
What format captures observations and assessments by using quick, accurate, and complete note taking methods to gain an effective feedback session? a. Situation, Observation, Assistant and Assess, and Strengthen and Recommend b. Situation, Observation, Associate and Assess, and Reinforce and Recommend c. State, Observation, Associate and Assess, and Reinforce and Recommend d. Situation, Surveillance, Associate and Assess, and Reinforce and Recommend
Situation, Observation, Associate and Assess, and Reinforce and Recommend
What dimension assists us developing and maintaining trusted, valued relationships and friendships that are personally fulfilling and foster good communication, including a comfortable exchange of ideas, views, and experiences? a. Emotional b. Social c. Spiritual d. Family
Social
To achieve organizational goals in large, complex organizations, which components must function together? a. Performance and talent managements b. Staff and functional units c. Knowledge and information d. National and military cultures
Staff and functional units
A person that is likely to be affected by a decision is known as a _______________? a. Mediator b. Negotiator c. Command team d. Stakeholder
Stakeholder
Which of the following statements regarding the Leadership requirements Model is correct?
The attributes identified in the model describe how an individual behaves and learns within the environment.
Which Army Design Methodology team member facilitates operational environment understanding, problem framing, and operation approach development? a. The leader b. The subject matter expert c. The recorder d. The facilitator
The leader
What is a reason Army Civilians should use Creative Thinking? a. Ideas are happenstance b. There is more than one solution c. Creative answers require technology d. The best solution has already been found
There is more than one solution
What types of information can be found in doctrine? a. Authoritative information that requires no judgement in its application b. Validated principles, tactics, techniques, and procedures c. A catalogue of answers to specific problems affecting Army organizations d. Significant ideas based on new technological approaches
Validated principles, tactics, techniques, and procedures
What is an integral part of an Army leader's leadership philosophy? a. Wants b. Needs c. Goals d. Values
Values
What is an integral part of an Army leader's leadership philosophy? a. Wants b. Values c. Needs d. Goals
Values
What is the first step in developing strategies and plans as a proposal for change? a. Vision b. Goals c. Standards d. Methods
Vision
Any actions which Army Civilian professionals take which are counter to the Army values, the Army Civilian Corps Creed, and the Oath of Office____________. a. Show that Army Civilians don't adhere to the same values as uniformed members b. Prove that Army Civilians always have the last word. c. Demonstrate that everyone's human and capable of making mistakes d. Weaken the Army team, our morale, and our readiness.
Weaken the Army team, our morale, and our readiness.
What is a characteristic of a resilient organization? a. Strength through individuals b. Well-led and cohesive. c. Trained, and marginally equipped d. Lacking discipline
Well-led and cohesive.
The Civilian Corps Creed states, "I will provide stability and continuity during peace and war." Which accurately addresses the deployability of Army Civilians? a. Army Civilians who go through HEAT training are always eligible for VA benefits. b. Army Civilians never deploy with military forces to sustain theater operations. This is strictly the job of uniformed Service members. c. Because Army Civilians take the same oath as the uniformed Officer members, Army Civilians station in overseas areas during times of war automatically are converted to a combatant status. d. While most Army Civilians historically support military forces at home stations, Army Civilians may also deploy with military forces to sustain theater operations.
While most Army Civilians historically support military forces at home stations, Army Civilians may also deploy with military forces to sustain theater operations.
Framing is the act of building mental models and is facilitated by___________. a. Critical and Creative Thinking b. Narrative Construction and Visual Modeling c. Collaboration and Dialogue d. Conceptual and Detailed Planning
Wrong- Critical and Creative Thinking; See 407.1 Army planning methods doctrine
The fuel to accelerate team development is shared
confidence
Build a shared vision
commitment to shared objective
Step 3- review shared actions and decision
determine next steps
High performance teams leverage information management tools and _____________ management processes. a. evaluation b. multidisciplinary c. knowledge d. collaboration
knowledge
Compliance is appropriate for situations with short term, immediate requirements and _____________. a. Broader effects b. little risk tolerance c. personal involvement d. Changing attitudes
little risk tolerance
Define elements of an effective coalition structure
membership requirments
Trust builds over time through shared understanding, common experiences and ______________. a. mutual Respect b. performance c. attributes d. behavior
mutual Respect
competence
nedded because change keeps accelerating
Leaders must often resolve conflicts between Army interests and others through ____________? a. pressure b. mediation c. negotiation d. trial and error
negotiation
According to Kotter, what is the first step in creating a climate for change? a. Develop a vision b. Demonstrate a sense of urgency c. Communicate the vision d. Form a guiding coalition
no- Form a guiding coalition. See topic 5
Which are paramount requirements of Mission Command? a. Trust, Empowerment, and Communication b. Trust, Empowerment, and Cohesion c. Task, Responsibility, and Communication d. Task, Responsibility, and Cohesion
not! Trust, Empowerment, and Cohesion
The strategic culture framework shapes the behavioral choices and a plan of action a nation sets forth in pursuit of its strategic _______________? a. staffing b. objectives c. power d. base
objectives
Steven observes one team member encouraging another to share their idea with the rest of the team this is evidence that
there is an indicator that suggests
The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, And Threats (SWOT) Analysis is a tool used__________. a. by commanders for command and control b. to support analysis of alternative decisions c. to help in decision making when time is critical d. to make Army policy
to support analysis of alternative decisions
In developing and supporting coalitions the lead agency often underestimates the personnel resources required
true
Providing individual incentives promotes competition over cooperation
true
The Army's ability to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the Nation depends on___________. a. trust between Army Civilians b. trust between leaders c. trust between Soldiers and families d. trust between the army and the American people
trust between the army and the American people
The Army's ability to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the Nation depends on___________. a. trust between the army and the American people b. trust between leaders c. trust between Soldiers and families d. trust between Army Civilians
trust between the army and the American people
How many levels up must leaders must leaders have the confidence and resilience to fight through setbacks, staying focused on the mission?
two