Fall 2023

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Describe the course grading criteria 1. Per AFROTCI 36-2011, Volume 3, Cadet Operations, what percentage of class attendance must be achieved to pass?

80

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Differentiate the characteristics of laissez-faire, transactional, and transformational leadership. 1. Captain Greene understands that she is a role model in the organization and works her best to ensure her dress and appearance are in accordance with the instruction. Captain Greene is displaying which element of the Full-Range Leadership Model?

A. Idealized Influence Leaders who exhibit idealized influence serve as role models who "walk the talk." Their actions and attributes embody the core values and their virtues.

Sample of Behavior: Summarize how to overcome barriers to listening 1. Cadet Ramsey has noticed that he struggled last week to listen to the lectures in his history class. He realized doing other things in class could possibly be a reason why he is distracted in that class. He also determines that he must take notes on the challenging information for better retention and test preparation. The two areas which Cadet Ramsey has identified fall under which of the following category/categories?

A. Informative By focusing on the information being presented and taking notes, Cadet Ramsey is listening for content, which is informative listening.

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Discuss how personality preferences can influence leadership. 1. Which of the following BEST describes how leaders modify personality preference.

A. Leaders need to adjust their behaviors regardless of their personality preference. Leadership behaviors need to be altered in order to adjust to the task being asked of you. Your personality preferences do not excuse you from being able to do the job and lead your people well.

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Explain the correlation of followership and leadership. 1. Which answer describes the relationship between followership and leadership?

A. Leaders often perform both roles simultaneously B. To be a good leader, one first needs to know how to be a good follower C. The characteristics of an effective follower are similar to, if not the same as, the characteristics of an effective leader Answer - ALL is true because all leaders have a boss or someone to whom they are accountable. B. is true because effective followership is the next step to becoming an effective leader and the skills necessary to be a good leader are first learned as a good follower. C. is true because there is overlap between the characteristics of an effective follower and an effective leader. Since all of these choices are correct, D. is the best answer.

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Distinguish between the characteristics of an effective follower. 1. A1C Smith is a personnel specialist in a flying squadron. Though her day-to-day responsibilities are behind the scenes and her efforts often go unnoticed, she works very hard because she knows her job is critical to keeping pilots in the air. She often works late in order to process her paperwork without any delays. What characteristic(s) of an effective follower is A1C Smith displaying?

A. Recognizes how their work contributes to the mission A1C Smith is able to see the big-picture and how her work relates to it. She understands how her role affects the mission.

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Describe the five basic styles of followership. 1. 1st Lt Davison is the Assistant Operations Flight Commander in a maintenance squadron. He noticed the Operations Flight Commander was using fear tactics and yelling at people to get things accomplished. Although 1st Lt Davison knew it was wrong, he chose to do nothing about it because he didn't want to make waves and risk jeopardizing his position. What kind of followership style does 1st Lt Davison exhibit?

A. Survivor Survivors assess what a leader wants and will simply comply with their boss if they think it will increase their chances of survival. They aim to minimize risk and do just enough to get by.

MSgt Osborne's shop has been tasked with building a very technical checklist that spans the responsibilities of several different organizations. MSgt Osborne supervises three people in his shop and knows them each very well. TSgt Greene is very social and would be comfortable talking to the different people involved. SSgt Lewis likes to create plans and is very good at keeping track of all pertinent details. SSgt Baker is very independent and likes to use his imagination to come up with new so

A. Task TSgt Greene and SSgt Lewis with designing the checklist since their strengths balance each other well and task SSgt Baker with publishing it. A. This is the best option since it factors in everyone's strengths and weaknesses without putting people together who do not work well together. TSgt Greene's skills and SSgt Lewis's skills complement each other well so they will be a well-rounded team and complete the task most effectively by working together.

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Describe how to apply Full-Range Leadership . 1. Which of the following statements BEST describes how to apply Full-Range Leadership?

A. Transactional and transformational leadership behaviors can both be used effectively by leaders depending on a given situation. Full-Range Leadership is NOT a continuum from bad to good. Rather, different circumstances require different behaviors; blending and emphasizing behaviors is critical to success. Leaders may use several behaviors in one day or at the same time.

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: List student assignments and testing requirements 1. Where can students find a listing of assignments and testing requirements?

AFROTC detachment syllabus

Analyzing and evaluating the message, the speakers credentials and logic, and the supporting information being provided is considered what type of listening?

Critical

Teamwork does not require a high degree of trust.

False

Three associated virtues with Integrity are:

Honor, courage, accountability

COGNITINE LESSON OBJECTIVE: Understand the importance of self-assessment to effective leadership SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Describe how self-assessment helps produce effective leaders.

Increases self-awareness which prompts self-reflection and develops life-long learning habits Effective leaders use self-assessments to understand their personality preferences, strengths and weaknesses. They should also self-reflect in order to obtain feedback on their performance and understand how their decisions effect other people. An effective leader should make learning these things about themselves and improving upon them a life-long practice.

Sample of Behavior: Distinguish between informative, critical, and empathic listening. 1. Capt Daye is listening to her instructor speak in class. She is concentrating on every word and her primary concern is to get all the knowledge and instruction from her instructor. What type of listening is Capt Daye demonstrating?

Informative By concentrating on the material being presented by the instructor, you are internalizing it and are seeking greater information or clarification.

The three types of listening are:

Informative, critical, and empathetic

The three main elements of the Full Range Leadership Model are:

Laissez-faire, transactional, and transformational

Sample of Behavior: Interpret good listening techniques. 1. Which one of the following BEST Interprets a good listening technique?

Replying and inquiring after the speaker has completed his/her statement. By commenting on the speaker's subject, you have internalized it and are seeking greater information or clarification. Independent research, outside the lecture helps you further internalize information.

_____________ allows us to look neutrally at our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions. Through this practice, we are able to look at ourselves with newfound interest and curiosity

Self-assessment

Duty, loyalty, and respect are values associated with which core value?

Service before self

As Airmen, we must know and understand our leaders, peers, and subordinates. In team environments, we must know the right approaches to building effective teams and cultivating a healthy, dynamic team spirit.

True

The FRLM is NOT a continuum from "bad" to "good"

True

SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Identify proper classroom conduct and procedures

You will come to the position of "attention" when any USAF or USSF member enters the room

What does integrity mean to you?

short answer response

Why is initiative important in the military?

short answer response