AS300 Leadership Studies

Mid-Term Exam Review

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Leadership Theory

• • • Define the concept of leadership Explain the relationship of leadership and management.

• Explain the ways of determining leadership effectiveness.

• Identify the major research theories of leadership and its processes.

Explain the Interactional Framework of Leadership.

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Leadership Theory

Be able to Answer Questions like; What are the three factors identified in the Interactional Framework for Analyzing Leadership model that influence each other and the leadership process?

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Leadership Theory

Leaders, followers and situations 4

Air Force Leadership

• • • Explain the purpose, application, and scope of Air Force leadership.

• Describe the fundamental elements of Air Force leadership.

Summarize the components of Air Force leadership.

Identify the major research theories of leadership and its processes.

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Air Force Leadership

Be able to Answer Questions like; True or False The Air Force cannot accomplish the mission without Airmen. Leaders must motivate, develop, and support their people.

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Air Force Leadership

True 7

Profession of Arms

• • Describe the nature of the military profession.

Describe the military’s two-fold responsibility to the state.

• Explain why the United States has its officers take an oath to support and defend the Constitution.

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Profession of Arms

Be able to Answer Questions like; The United States has its officers take an oath to support and defend the constitution because: 9

Profession of Arms

The Constitution embodies the ideals Americans believe in.

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Self-Assessment

• Describe the behavioral tendencies characteristic of each dimension of the DiSC model.

• Identify appropriate task selections based on behavioral tendencies.

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Self-Assessment

Be able to Answer Questions like; According to the self-assessment lesson, which dimension focuses on shaping their environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish results?

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Self-Assessment

Dominance 13

Managing Stress

• Describe what defines stress and how it impacts the work environment.

• • • Explain the various reactions to stress.

Describe various coping strategies.

Explain time management techniques to alleviate stress.

• Summarize how to develop resiliency to stress-related situations.

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Managing Stress

Be able to Answer Questions like; What is considered the best kind of coping strategy to deal with stress?

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Managing Stress

Enactive 16

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

• • • Define Sexual Assault as defined by the Department of Defense.

• Distinguish between what constitutes sexual consent and what does not.

Identify the Department of Defense policy on confidentiality.

Identify risks associated with alcohol use as related to perpetration and victimization.

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Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

• • Describe the roles of perpetrator, facilitator, bystander, and victim.

• Explain the significance of wingmen as related to sexual assault prevention and response.

Describe the role of the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and link this role to the Victim Advocate (VA).

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Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

Be able to Answer Questions like; The Air Force policy on sexual assault is: 19

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

Zero Tolerance 20

Critical Thinking

• • • Describe the concept of critical thinking. Explain how to apply the nine intellectual standards to the elements of reasoning.

Differentiate between effective and ineffective questions.

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Critical Thinking

Be able to Answer Questions like; Critical thinking is the ability to assess one's own reasoning in a logical way. Which of the following skills is important in order to employ critical thinking? 22

Critical Thinking Critical listening

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Air Force Effective Writing

• • Describe the resources available in the T&Q.

Identify common problems in writing.

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Air Force Effective Writing

Be able to Answer Questions like; Identify the common error/pitfall in writing contained in the following example: “We must comply with the standards and criteria for controlling and reducing environmental pollution.” 25

Air Force Effective Writing Word doubling

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Basics of Briefing

• • Define the Seven Steps to Effective Communication.

Describe the differences between Impromptu, Prepared (formerly Extemporaneous), and Manuscript briefings.

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Basics of Briefing

Be able to Answer Questions like; During a military briefing, visual aids serve which purpose(s)?

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Basics of Briefing

Serve as notes Clarify meaning Enhance retention for the listener Keep the audience focused Provide direction 29

Team Building

• • • • Differentiate among the four stages of group growth.

Describe the differences between groups and teams.

Identify the characteristics of effective teams.

Identify the principles of effective teams. 30

Team Building

Be able to Answer Questions like; True or False Ten local union members were called together as part of a rally to support organizing local textile factories. The members showed up and rallied, then went home.

This rally was an example of a team.

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False

Team Building

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Problem Solving

• • • • Summarize the objective of the Eight-Step Problem-Solving Process.

Identify Problem-Solving Process Steps. Explain the Eight-Step Problem-Solving Process.

Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate application of the steps in the Problem-Solving Process.

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Problem Solving

Be able to Answer Questions like; True or False Problem solving begins with identifying the problem so you don’t develop a terrific solution for the wrong problem.

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Problem Solving

True 35

Followership

• • Explain Kelley's Two-dimensional Model of Follower Behavior.

Identify the characteristics of the effective follower.

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Followership

Be able to Answer Questions like; True or False Your commander issues an order, you question its intent with immediate supervisors, then the commander, offer a possible alternative, and allow the commander to adjust his order, if he chooses.

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True

Followership

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Any Questions?

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