Set B Volume 1 Formative Exercise

SSgt Maramba decided to reward one of his subordinates so he requested a Décor 6. He reviewed past performance reports for information to complete the decoration citation. One the Décor 6 and the citation were completed, he forwarded them to CSS for review. After making several corrections to the document, the CSS forwarded it the commander who promptly approved the decoration. SSgt Maramba's ____ will MOST likely ____ his subordinate's effectiveness. a. Effective use of types of narrative writing; enhance b. Ineffective use of types of narrative writing; hinder c. Effective use of bullet statements; hinder d. Ineffective use of bullet statements; enhance

a. Effective use of types of narrative writing; enhance

After another local village is mistakenly attacked, a reporter approaches SSgt Tubble with questions regarding the fault targeting systems used on today's rocket systems. Tubble responds, "Although I may not work directly with munitions, I am confident in our weapons system technologies; further I support all efforts that provide our enemies a miserable death." Within days the paper releases comments, Twitter, Facebook, and similar sites explode with hate mail toward the USAF and temporarily interrupt the mission. SSgt Tubble's comment BEST illustrates ineffective ____ and its impact on mission effectiveness a. Media engagement b. Use of social media guidelines c. Strategic communications

a. Media engagement

After noticing an unusual change in SrA Dent's behavior, SSgt Wilson decides to meet with him to discuss his observations. Hoping to keep the session centered on Dent to eliminate distractions, he reserves a small conference for two hours with permission to use longer if needed. He then jots down a few questions to help him open the session and establish rapport with Dent. The scenario BEST illustrates an NCO accomplishing ____ a. Pre-session activities only b. Pre-session and session activities c. Pre-session, session and post-session activities

a. Pre-session activities only

A1C Ivey asks SSgt Johnson, "What is the best way to write talking paper." SSgt Johnson replies, "Make sure you use bullet statements that are concise with one concept that serves a purpose. This will help keep you on track while you're writing." SSgt Johnson's comment BEST explain the ____ a. Single idea bullet statement b. Specific achievement bullet statement c. Accomplishment impact bullet statement

a. Single idea bullet statement

Before submitting an Enlisted Performance Report for review, MSgt Wilson makes sure the information he uses is correct and truthful. He is careful not to exaggerate the truth or embellish the facts because he believes that falsifying the truth hurts his subordinates, and damages his credibility as a supervisor. MSgt Wilson's actions BEST illustrate ____ and its impact on his effectiveness. a. Brevity b. Accuracy c. Specificity

b. Accuracy

SMSgt Lannen squadron superintendent of Civil Engineering forwarded the Commander's Physical Training Policy memorandum to all flight chiefs in the shop. In the email he stated, " Brief the new policy to or subordinates as soon as possible. In addition, make sure that the personal on leave or TDY are briefed as soon as they return." SMSgt Lannen's actions BEST illustrate ______ a. Upward communication b. Downward communication c. Lateral communication

b. Downward communication

MSgt Ottmo noticed that some of his crew members were relying on their memorization of procedures instead of following technical orders. Despite engine runs and planes launching, he holds a meeting on the flight line to address the problem. After the meeting several people expressed frustration because they barely heard anything MSgt Ottmo said. MSgt Ottmo's ____ will most likely ____ mission a. Understanding of organizational barriers; enhance b. Misunderstanding of organizational barriers; hinder c. Understanding of psychological barriers; enhance d. Misunderstanding of psychological barriers; hinder

b. Misunderstanding of organizational barriers; hinder

Ssgt Granger tells his students, "Whenever you deliver your message, you must ensure your communication is effective. You do this by determining the purpose of communication, preparing the communication, and lastly, deliver the message. SSgt Granger's comment BEST explains the _____ a. Communication process b. Phases of effective communication c. Barriers to communication

b. Phases of effective communication

While on her favorite blog site, SrA Allen, a former model, uploads a picture taken during a recent interview. In the photograph, she is wearing a tight "I Love NY" t-shirt with her ABU pants. Within days she receives hundreds of positive responses to her post. SrA Allen's actions ___ and will MOST likely have a ____ impact on public perception. a. Comply with social media guidelines; positive b. Violate social media guidelines; negative c. Comply with interviews do's and don'ts; positive d. Violate interviews do's and don't's; negative

b. Violate social media guidelines; negative

SSgt Bolden plans to hold a meeting with his work section about low morale that has been bringing down the mission lately. Up until last month, everyone enjoyed coming to work and doing his or her best on the job. Bolden thinks about it and realizes the change in everyone's demeanor must be from the new commander. Bolden realizes he must do something soon before the morale takes a deeper plummet, so he decides to hold the meeting to let his people know he is always concerned about them and their welfare. SSgt Bolden's ____ will MOST likely ___ his effectiveness a. Inappropriate use of resolving; decrease b. Appropriate use of resolving; increase c. Appropriate use of diagnosing; increase d. Inappropriate use of diagnosing; decrease

c. Appropriate use of diagnosing; increase