Theories
Because the Great Man Theory offers no scorecard to measure greatness, it is difficult to test its claim that:
leaders are born
failure is not an option
only the wealthy get the advantage
great men and women will always be revealed through struggle
leaders are born
Understanding how to issue a challenge, offer praise, and reward members demonstrates the leader's role as
motivator
visionary
teacher
expert
motivator
This Core Value teaches us that the needs of the team take priority over our individual desires:
Respect
Excellence
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Volunteer service
Customs and courtesies illustrate
a mark of humiliation
your status
subordination
how cadets diifer from ordinary youth
how cadets differ from ordinary youth
Who has a reputation for developing world-class leaders?
Royal families
America's military
The Peter Principle
Hollywood movies
Because history is filled with stories of determination and character, Trait Theory brings aspiring leaders
down the wrong path
down the right path
up to their full potential
up to the task at hand
down the wrong path
How can you strengthen your character?
by seeking advice
by studying hard
by overcoming small challenges
by relying on others in the team
by overcoming small challenges
After defining the problem, the second step of the 7 step ethical decision-making process is to
get the facts
re-evaluate the decision
decide and act
weigh your options
get the facts
The chain of command works best when people resolve issues
quickly
by considering all the views
by acting alone
at the lowest level possible
at the lowest level possible
A unit's performance on the drill field is a measure of the cadets sense of
coordination
self-discipline
physical fitness
subordination
self-discipline
In the Great Man Theory is true, then the military's success is due to
hard work
learning from history
experience, education, and training
recruiting the right people
recruiting the right people
A close, trusted, experienced advisor is called a
officer
commander
mentor
friend
mentor
When you believe that a person is acting in good faith, you show this Core Value:
Volunteer Service
Excellence
Integrity
Respect
Respect
The mission defines the
amount of money you can make
team's reason for existing
people who are allowed to lead
abilities of the followers
team's reasons for existing
People who lose their battles with stress are those who
make the best leaders
should be kicked off the team
may turn to drugs
are put in charge of the unit
may turn to drugs
Good attitudes arise from
communicating
choosing the rules you will follow
understanding
being in charge of the team
understanding
Cadets wanting to provide visionary leadership should
imagine themselves in exciting careers
allow the unit commander to set all goals
realize that that the program ownership belongs to the senior members
earn as many ES ratings as possible
imagine themselves in exciting careers
Having a warrior spirit means that you make a promise to
yourself
the squadron
your fellow cadets
the organization
yourself
Blame others for your own mistakes violates which Core Value?
Excellence
Integrity
Respect
Volunteer
Integrity
Which Core Value is especially important because CAP is entrusted with performing life-saving missions?
Excellence
Volunteer
Respect
Integret
Volunteer Service
President John F. Kennedy linked the challenge to go to the moon with Americas
desirable private school system
cooperation with foreign countries
stature a world power
love of sports
stature of world power
Bad leadership implies
team buy-in
fast decisions
mission success
no leadership
no leadership
Which Core Value challenges cadets to defend human dignity?
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Respect
Excellence
Respect
The uniform is a vehicle for learning for self-discipline, personal responsibility, and
physical fitness
self-respect
freedom of expression
conformity
self-respect
The CAP uniform ________ in cloth form.
highlights our attention to detail
represents our organizations
the Core Values
shows our patriotism
is the Core Values