T/F: For a new task, goals with well defined boundaries may actually interfere w/, prevent or delay goal attainment
True
100
During this team decision making bias… the outcome is evaluated based on what’s already known – focuses on faulting the individual instead of objective analysis
Hindsight Bias
100
List all 3 coordination mechanisms
Mutual adjustment / direct supervision / standardization
100
This is defined as knowledge, principles, and assumptions, based on historical experience and analysis, used to predict and explain the nature and/or behavior of war
Military Theory
200
This follower development level has… moderate to high competence and variable commitment (Self critical / capable / cautious / insecure)
D3: Capable but cautious performer
200
T/F: For a complex task, specific goals are always best
True
200
During this team decision making bias… more time is spent talking about information known to all as opposed to info known to only one in the group
Shared Information Bias
200
This coordination mechanism… ensures people are provided with explicit procedures and practices on how to perform the job – reduces communication & supervision because everyone refers to standard operating procedures
Standardization
200
This is defined as a plan of military action based on doctrine, originating in policy, and shaped by situation-specific variables
Strategy
300
This follower development level has… low competence and high commitment (Hopeful / Optimistic / Inexperienced / Ethusiastic)
D1: Enthusiastic Beginner
300
Name the 2 individual decision making models
Rational and Administrative
300
What are the 2 types of conflict seen w/in a team
Cognitive and mixed motive
300
This coordination mechanism… uses coordination through a single mediator – ideal for larger groups where small group communication is not realistic
Direct supervision
300
This is defined as officially sanctioned beliefs, warfighting principles, and terminology that describes and guides the proper use of air and space forces in military operations
Air & Space Doctrine
400
This follower development level has… low to some confidence and low level of commitment (frustrated / overwhelmed / still learning / confused)
D2: Disillusioned Learner
400
This decision making model, aka normative modes, prescribes how decisions should be made using logical steps
Rational Decision Making Model
400
What are the 2 basic approaches to managing conflict?
Interpersonal and interventional approaches
400
This coordination mechanism… uses coordination through direct interaction and sharing of information between co-workers (small groups)
Mutual Adjustment
400
This is defined as a specific statement of a desired end describing “what” a military force wants to accomplish
Objective
500
This follower development level has… high competence and high commitment (justifiably confident / consistently competent / accomplished / inspires trust)
D4: Self Reliant Achiever
500
This decision making model, represents what people actually do when rationality is not possible – instead a satisfying solution is found
Administrative decision making model
500
This approach to managing conflict… resolves conflict through the introduction of a 3rd party (Peacemaker/Mediator/Hearing Committee/Leader/Arbitrator)
Interventional
500
Which type of departmentation uses suborganizations clustered by function / Economically more efficient, but not as flexible
Function Departmentation
500
This is defined as the outside influences over which the planner or commander has some degree of control over