NCOA Test 1 Latest 2023 Rated A+

NCOA Test 1 Latest 2023 Rated A+ Adaptability Strategic Thinking Negotiating Fostering Collaborative Relationships Global, Regional and Cultural Awareness Enterprise Perspective Diversity Leading people Active Listening Communicating Operational and Strategic Art Employing Military Capabilities Ethical Leadership Embodies Airman Culture Change Management Managing Organizations and Resources Asynchronous Teaching Asynchronous teaching is a non-facilitated, self-paced, student-centered teaching method that uses online learning resources to facilitate information sharing outside the normal constraints of time and location to effectively deliver course content. Self-Paced Learning A form of learning that allows students to move to the next learning task as soon as they master the previous one. 3 Elements of Self-Paced Learning 1. Programmed Instruction 2. Modular Instruction 3. Computer Assisted Instruction Programmed instruction A set of instructional materials that students can use to teach themselves about a particular topic. It features self-pacing, immediate feedback, and division of materials into small units (frames). Modular Instruction modular instruction is prepackaged units of instruction that typically contain a clear statement of objectives and all necessary learning resources to permit the learner to achieve those objectives. Computer Assisted Instruction a form of programmed instruction in which a computer is used as a vehicle for interaction between the learner and the planned course of instruction. This document contains a great deal of expectations and serves as a foundational document for all EPME curricula. The statement above BEST identifies ________. a. Air Force Core Values b. The Enlisted Force Structure c. Institutional Competencies Development and Management Institutional Competencies Development and Management TSgt Browning just passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation. She decides to review her test results and thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself. She also thinks about how she can use the information she learned in her work center. TSgt Browning's actions BEST illustrates ___________________. a. lifelong learning b. testing c. taking notes A. Lifelong learning While preparing for his first NCO DLC summative evaluation TSgt Henderson set up his goals in order of importance. When it was time to study, he didn't put it off to a later time or day. Throughout his preparation he maintained his drive to pass the evaluation. After testing, he was informed that he passed with a 90%. The scenario above BEST illustrates ___________ and their impact on NCO effectiveness. a. Benefits of time management b. Self-discipline c. studying A. benefits of time management While preparing to promotion test, TSgt Miller put the material into his own words. He thinks about the best way for him to understand and retain the information. The scenario above BEST identifies___________. a. interpretation b. translation c. knowledge B. Translation Once you know what the concept is, you have to figure out whether the behavior was right or wrong. The statement above BEST identifies the ________ step of the EPME Structured Thinking Process. a. differentiate b. determine c. identify A. Differentiate IDDP Structured Thinking Process, differentiating allows you to demonstrate your ability to distinguish whether actions, decisions or behaviors are right or wrong. TSgt Shelby listens as the NCOA instructor says, "At the end of this course, you'll be expected to demonstrate you have reached the planned outcome by studying the knowledge, skill, or attitude for each lesson." The instructor's comment BEST identify ________. a. affective objective b. terminal cognitive objective c. terminal samples of behavior C. Terminal samples of behavior Knowing what to you must do to show evidence of reaching the intended outcome. While attending the NCO ILE TSgt Weber scheduled milestones and ensured she had the time to complete them. She stayed motivated while staying away from the things that could prevent her from meeting his milestones and didn't put things off until the last minute. Weber completed the course and was a distinguished graduate. TSgt Weber's actions BEST illustrate ________ and its impact on NCO effectiveness. a. time management b. keys to successful learning c. teaching methods and evaluation A. Time management Several elements of time management 1. scheduled milestones/ensured time to complete 2. she stayed motivated (Self-discipline) 3. stayed away from things preventing meeting milestones(dealing with distractions) 4. didn't put off (procrastination) On graduation day, during a discussion with a fellow instructor concerning student performance, TSgt Bright says, "TSgt Shelby worked hard, completed all assignments, always participated in class, and did a great job with her speaking assignments. She took good notes, which she generously shared with the flight and she organized several study sessions which probably helped her and her peers score well on the final exam." The other instructor says, " It sounds like you may have more than one distinguished graduate on your hands." TSgt Shelby's use/misuse of _____ will MOST likely _____ her effectiveness. a. keys to successful learning; enhance b. keys successful learning; degrade c. time management; enhance d. time management; degrade A. keys to successful learning; enhance . completed all assignments . took good notes . study sessions Keys to successful learning 1. Read for Comprehension 2. Take notes 3. Study 4. Test 5. Lifelong learning Time management 1. Scheduling 2. Self-discipline 3. Dealing with distractions 4. Procrastination IDDP Structured Thinking Process Identify / what's going on. Decide / whether what you see is positive/ negative, and/or effective or ineffective, and/or appropriate or inappropriate. Determine /course of action if negative/inappropriate/ineffective Predict / course of action will be positive. In other words: Affective Domain 1. Receiving / "attend your course" pay attention to material/actively listen 2. Responding / deeper level of listening. After receiving do something with it. For example, reading the material according to a scheduled plan. 3. Valuing / Internalize and feel the material has some worth . Assign value to material. Cognitive Domain 1. Knowledge / keep, remember, recall, recognize and repeat information. 2. Comprehension / Beyond recall. a. Translate / think past the material. focus on paraphrasing in your own words. b. Interpretation / focus on re-ordering, rearranging, or formulating new view of material. c. Extrapolation / Focus on answering questions such as, " What could happen next?" Cognitive Domain Involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills. Study tip for Jason When reading a question, do not concern yourself with negative connation and personal values. Instead, concentrate on the facts despite of negative connation and personal feelings. Those will be part of the question to confuse you. They are called distracters. Airmanship Airmanship is a mindset. Your airmanship is the most important part of the United States Air Force. Airmanship refers to all airmen, practitioners, and combatants of air, space and cyberspace warfare. Airmanship is made up of ____________________ 1. Oath of enlistment 2. Core Values 3. Resilience 4. Warrior Ethos 5. Profession of Arms TSgt Birmingham and SSgt Peters are deployed. They work every day because of a shortfall in manning. After SSgt Peters discloses that he's having a hard time, TSgt Birmingham tells him, "Some days we work up to 16 hours straight. This is frustrating; but, I remember our team and the oath I took when I re-enlisted. I can't let you all down. I keep reminding myself that I know everything there is to know about our job. Most importantly, our duties affect mission results and provide much needed ground support to those in harm's way." SSgt Peters replies, "Thanks, ma'am. I will keep that in mind the next time I'm overwhelmed." TSgt Birmingham's comments BEST illustrate her understanding of _______ and its impact on subordinate effectiveness. a. the Profession of Arms b. the Oath of Enlistment c. Airmanship c. Airmanship is a mindset. A certainity you feel in everything you do. You believe in your oath to serve your country. You embrace the AF core values and you're ready to achieve whatever the AF asks of you. Warrior Ethos Provides the tenacity to push through using self-discipline, self-control, and hardiness of spirit despite physical and mental hardships, with moral and physical courage. TSgt Keffer, is discussing Airmanship with his flight after they arrived for advanced echelon (ADVON) duty. He says, "This is your capacity to overcome and develop during hard-times and mental strain. There is constant uncertainty about what outcomes will occur. To combat this, lean on each other, the Chaplain, and other base services like the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation center." TSgt Johnson says, "To piggyback, this deployment is going to be hard due to the unfavorable conditions. At times, you'll be inconvenienced, which could lead to resentment. Trust each other and we'll get through it together." TSgt Keffer's comments BEST identify _____ . a. Courage b. Resiliency c. Hardiness of Spirit b. Resiliency is an Airman's ability to withstand, recover, and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands by orchestrating the use of base resources, support activities, peers and leadership. During an NCOIC meeting, TSgt Izar discusses an idea to reduce the level of armor on the section's HUMVEE's. TSgt Nelson cuts Izar off and says, "That's a horrible suggestion, I was shot at twice last week! I know this is your first deployment..." TSgt Richardson interjects, "Nelson, don't discount Izar's idea before hearing her out. We're a team and are owed the courtesy of being not only heard, but listened to. Her idea would increase the fuel efficiency and not put strain on the engine, which will reduce breakdowns." TSgt Izar states, "Yesterday, I learned about a new type of armor that is lighter and cost efficient, but is stronger than what we have now." Because TSgt Richardson ________ she will MOST LIKELY _____ NCO effectiveness. a. understands respect in the POA; increase b. misunderstands respect in the POA; decrease c. understands Excellence in All We Do; increase d. misunderstands Excellence in All We Do; decrease A. Respect in the POA goes beyond professional courtesy. It means accepting others for who they are, embracing a heightened personal sense of humility and fostering an environment of inclusiveness in which every Airman is able and eager to offer their skills, abilities and ideas. TSgt Goodgame is giving the pre-deployment brief when he says, "This is the resolve to get yourself through tough times. Your willpower and ability to remain focused during adversities is crucial for yourself and your team. If you find yourself or others losing direction, there are multiple resources to get you back on track." SSgt Rosemond follows up with, "As professionals getting ready to deploy, you're putting the service before yourself. But make sure that you're taking care of your family as well." This scenario BEST identifies _____________ a. the Profession of Arms b. the Core Values c. Warrior Ethos c. Warrior Ethos is the tenacity to push through self-discipline, self control, hardiness of spirit physical, and mental hardships, moral and physical courage. SSgt Gagnon is a supply management supervisor who wants to be the best she can be as an Airman and a professional. She values training and enhancement opportunities and makes an effort to acquire higher education. She also wants to ensure the growth of her Airmen, so she makes time to sit down with each one of them to provide clear guidance and expectations. She does not hesitate to correct substandard behaviors or recognize Airmen who exceed the standards. The result of Gagnon's actions has played an instrumental part in her work center receiving top Group level awards. This scenario BEST illustrates___________ and its impact of mission effectiveness. a. Service before Self b. Progressive Professionalism (P2) c. Warrior Ethos Progressive Professionalism is the concept of improving oneself on the professional continuum through education, training, ethical behavior, and being morally balanced. TSgt Oddo is the NCOIC of night shift in the maintenance section. He was chosen because of his extensive knowledge and experience, as well as his ability to influence others. He continually emphasizes the importance of upholding standards and ensuring the job gets done right. He is well liked by all the Airmen, and they all look up to him. One evening, SrA Abella approached him and informed him that he couldn't finish a job because the only torque wrench they have is overdue for calibration. Oddo thought about it for a little while and instructed Abella to use it anyway. He justified it by saying that it's just one day overdue, what could possibly be off in one day. The actions of TSgt Oddo ________________ and will MOST LIKELY result in _______________________. a. summarizes Direction, Discipline, and Recognition; decreased mission effectiveness b. supports Resiliency; increasing his subordinate's effectiveness c. violates the AF Core Values; decreased mission effectiveness d. infringes Moral Courage; decreased NCO effectiveness Air Force are said to be our inner voice; the voice of self-controlled and the basis for the trust imperative in today's military. By instructing the use of the torque wrench, Oddo is violating the AF core values and negatively impacting mission effectiveness. Progressive Professionalism (P2) Refers to continuous personal and professional development which includes education, training, and experience. All of which helps Airmen move to the right and helps advance the POA. Continuum of Professionalism A representation your progression or degrees of professionalism. Your status isn't static, you can move at any time based on the situation and your actions. * Extreme left disregard training and enhancement opportunity. Posess little knowledge of their specialty, meet the minimum standard and are more likely to demonstrate unethical behavior. * Far right represent the epitome of a professional. Educated, trained, ethically sound, morally balanced, and completely dedicated member of their specialty or trade. Direction, Discipline, and Recognition (DDR) The foundation of Progressive Professionalism (P2). * Direction - learn your job and mature as a service man or woman * Discipline - curbs negative inappropriate behaviors, sub-standard performance, and encourages you to remain focused on your development as a respectable servicemember *Recognition - Performance evaluation resulting in awards, increased responsibilities, and promotions. Profession of Arms "A vocation comprised of experts in the design, generation, support and application of global vigilance, global reach and global power serving under civilian authority, entrusted to defend the Constitution and accountable to the American people." Air Force Core Values The core values are those institutional values and principles of conduct that provide the moral framework with which military activities take place. Three fundamentals: 1. Integrity First 2. Service Before Self 3. Excellence in All We Do Physical Courage Courage that first comes to mind, The kind that involves physical pain or endurance, where we might risk bodily harm or death to achieve a goal. Moral Courage The power and determination to follow what one believes to be right, regardless of cost to oneself Hardiness of Spirit The stout internal force that can be used to get through challenging times mentally or physically. Problem A Problem that two or more individuals come together to solve. Level Potential capacity; intelligence or talent. Coping behavior Effort required to do something that is not one's preference. Style Preferred approach to problem solving, and decision making. Problem B Problems that stem from human interactions. Cognitive Gap Distance between one's preferred style and the behavior actually needed in a situation. Opportunity An appropriate or favorable time, occasion, or situation favorable for attainment of a goal. Bridger Social role requiring human relation skills, and an intermediate score (ideally) between those attempting to assist. Motive Emotional, desire, or physiological need that causes one to take action. Basic principle of A-I Theory All of us are intelligent and creative, at different levels and with different styles. Adapters 1. Prefer more structure. 2. Use the rules to solve problems. 3. Bring order out of turbulence. 4. Provide stability and continuity. 5. Revitalize current systems for tomorrow. Innovators 1. Prefer less structure. 2. Provide the break with accepted theory. 3. Supply the dynamics to bring about the discontinuous change. 4. May break the rules tosolve problems. 5. Help create break from the worn-out systems. MSgt Vail has been tasked to lead a team working to reduce customer wait times at the Dining Facility. During their first meeting he informs the team that they need to identify and eliminate any chokepoints in the current process and come up with a different way of doing things. TSgt Wynn feels the current process works well but, needs a few minor adjustments. When he voices his concerns, MSgt Vail states "this is the opportunity to get rid of the old system while we have a chance." MSgt Vail's comments BEST illustrate his misunderstanding of ______ and its impact on subordinate, NCO, and mission effectiveness. a. Problem Solving Limits b. Learning Capability c. Managing A-I Diversity C. Managing A-I Diversity Leaders must be able to effectively manage the diversity that stems from people whose cognitive preferences ranges from highly adaptive to highly innovative and every point in between. MSgt Vail dismissed TSgt Wynn's suggestion without taking it into consideration. These actions have potential to create Problem B's for the team. TSgt Charlie is discussing A-I Theory with her subordinate when she says, "This is the distance between your preferred style and the behavior actually needed in a particular situation. It can also be the distance in a social interaction, between your preferred styles and that of two people, a person and a group, or two groups. TSgt Charlie's comments define _______. a. Cognitive Gap b. Coping Behavior c. Bridgers A. Cognitive gap is the distance between one's preferred style and the behavior actually needed in a particular situation. It is also described as the distance in a social interaction, between the preferred styles of two people, a person and a group or between two groups. TSgt Silvers is in charge of a team responsible for reducing pharmacy wait times. During a weekly meeting with the team she says, "We have to bring in the reins a little; all of your suggestions have been turned down by leadership." TSgt Swarray chimes in, "But our established procedures are what got us in this predicament, we must start fresh." TSgt Knight states, "I know my solution was a bit of a stretch, but the AFI is only an instruction and we don't have to follow it." TSgt Lopez replies, "I like Knight's suggestion, we must break the mold to speed-up the process." TSgt Silvers' team is composed of primarily _____ and will likely decrease mission effectiveness. a. Adaptors b. Innovators c. Bridgers b. Innovators. According to the Adaption Theory chapter, innovators prefer to solve problems in a manner that is less concerned with structure and details. Creativity is exercised "outside the box". Someone that prefers this style usually breaks or goes against the current organizational paradigm when coming up with ideas. TSgt Gomez and TSgt Foye work on the same team developing CDC's for their career field. They often have disputes about how to move forward on projects. TSgt Foye tends to prefer keeping things close to the same and revising where needed. TSgt Gomez almost always wants to come up with a new way to create the entire lesson. In order to get the lessons completed MSgt Rainey often steps in and assists the two TSgt's in coming to an agreement on the best way ahead. MSgt Rainey's actions BEST illustrates ________________. a. Bridging b. Coping Behavior c. Cognitive Gap a. Bridging A bridger is a person willing to help other's understand the cognitive approach between those being bridges through interpersonal skill, active listening, and effective questioning techniques. Bridgers accomplish this through the roles of counselor, mediator, and negotiator. TSgt Wilcox, the NCOIC of the Records Flight, is an expert in records management. His supervisor is encouraging Wilcox to be a more "well-rounded leader" by moving to another flight. Although Wilcox likes being the expert in his current position, he realizes he needs more challenge. He is a hard-driving individual and doesn't mind being pushed to mature and advance. This scenario BEST identifies the ______________ part of the Right to Lead Model. a. personality b. competence c. character b. Competence. The competence part of the Right To lead Model is the actual state, or level, of skills and abilities (an expert in records management). When what is required (to become a more well-rounded leader) is greater than your present abilities or skills ( an expert in records management) you must either develop the required skills or risk failure. It is not necessarily a bad thing to be in a position where the skill required is greater than your current abilities as this is the very essence of being stretched (pushed) as a leader in order to grow (mature) and develop (advance). TSgt Jackson is a role model for helping others. His philosophy is that the world can be an antagonistic, volatile, and intolerant place and followers look for leaders who can make sense of such blustery environments and emergency conditions. He feels he was drawn to this leadership role by virtue of his temperament of dealing with people. This scenario BEST identifies the ______________ theory of leadership. a. psychodynamic b. authentic c. style The psychodynamic theory of leadership assumes the world can be a hostile (antagonistic), unpredictable (volatile), and unforgiving (intolerant) setting (environment), and followers look for leaders who can make sense of such turbulent (blustery) environments (conditions) and crisis (emergency) situations (conditions). This explanation supports the notion leaders and followers are drawn to their roles by virtue of personality (temperament) type. TSgt Collin says to his new team members, "Because we work with dangerous situations, I have to ensure we prevent as many problems from occurring as possible. I will be closely observing your work to ensure you meet all work standards that I lay out for you. If you violate the standards or fail to follow the process, you will be held accountable for your actions. Our success rate over the last three years has been exceptional by adhering to these principles." TSgt Collin's actions BEST illustrate the _______ leadership behavior and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. Management by Exception - Passive b. Transformational Leadership c. Management by Exception - Active c. Management by Exception Active is a leadership behavior commonly used in environments where critical, life-threatening (dangerous) situations are expected as the norm. MBE-A is a leadership behavior used to prevent problems from occurring (ensure we prevent as many problems from occurring as possible) by keeping people and processes in control. The leader monitors subordinates' activities ( I will be closely observing your work) by ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, and performance standards (to ensure you meet all work standards that I lay out for you). TSgt Pratt, the NCOIC of the Fuels Flight, is a very well respected leader. He often talks with his subordinates about understanding your place and the power and the limits of your position...ensuring you don't abuse the rights vested in you by superiors. This scenario BEST identifies the ______________ part of the Right to Lead Model. a. obligations b. authority c. personality b. Authority. The authority part of the Right to Lead Model is about the authority that flows from the constitution, the congress, and powers vested in you by the President, as Commander-in Chief. These powers allow you to accomplish specific missions, and to maintain good order and discipline. Constitutional and legislative authorities, such as Title 10 of the IS Cod, codify in greater detail what you are allowed to do, as well as, what you are prohibited or restricted from doing and authority, based on rank, position, (understanding your place and power) and duty is ever present, the trick is to understand the limits of your authority and to never abuse the authorities (rights) vested in you by our nation and your superiors. TSgt Cox says to his co-worker SSgt Donaldson, "The Chief goes out of her way to help me with my educational and personal goals every time I ask. She always gives clear guidance and helps me to understand how important my contributions are to the unit. I'd work for her anytime, anywhere." This scenario BEST illustrates the _______ behavior and its impact on subordinate effectiveness. a. Management by Exception - Active b. Transformational Leadership c. Transactional Leadership b. Transformational leaders. Transformational leaders are genuinely engaged in the follower's personal development (goes out of her way to help with educational and personal goals), and positively influences the follower's self-worth. Subsequently, the follower becomes genuinely committed to the cooperative effort and demonstrates commitment to the leader (I'd work for her anytime, anywhere) After several weeks of observing his supervisor, SSgt Smiley says to TSGt Clark, " I noticed you wait for something to happen before taking action. "Why mess with something that's working? If everyone does their job, there is no need for me to micromanage them." TSgt Clark's continues use of the _______ leadership behavior will MOST liekly ______ NCO effectiveness. a. laissez-faire; enhance b. laissez-faire; hinder c. Management by Exception-Passive; enhance d. Management by Exception-Passive; hinder d. Management by Exception MBE-P is more active than laissez-faire behavior because the leader holds subordinates accountable (intervenes) if they fail to meet standards of performance or disregard policies and procedures (only when someone infringes on the rules). MBE-P is laissez-faire... with a follow- up if there's a problem. The leader does not put much effort into preventing these events from happening (why mess with something that's working?). This will most likely hinder NCO effectiveness because the on-verbal message communicated is: the passive way of doing is acceptable, or perhaps when expected. Stress Continuum It's intended to be used as an example of how stressors impact your people and actions you can take to help them...not as a diagnostic tool. If you or your people need help dealing with stress,please seek assistance from the appropriate agencies. Comprehensive Airman Fitness A holistic approach to developing overarching Airman fitness and resilience. Resilience the ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. 5 Cs of CAF Positive behaviors that are essential to developing a healthy sense of self and the ability to effectively interact with others. TSgt Ford calls SSgt Clark into her office and says, "Since you're going to be SSgt Knight's sponsor, don't forget the number of deployments he's had lately. This may have caused a lot of stress on him and his family if they haven't been prepared for the changes. Just keep it in mind as you help him out as the sponsor for this unit." TSgt Ford's comments BEST identify the tenet of mental fitness. a. awareness b. adaptability c. decision making d. positive thinking b. Adaptability The adaptability tenet of mental fitness is the ability to adapt to changes associated with military life, including flexible roles within the family. This is evident in TSgt Ford's statement when he says " number of deployments he's had lately" (changes associated with military life), and " caused a lot of stress on him and his family if they haven't been prepared for the changes" (including flexible within the family). TSgt Swarray explains to his team, "We've all been under a lot of stress. Since we have some time before our next deployment, we should consider getting involved in activities that help us unwind during these difficult times." TSgt Swarray's comments BEST identify the _______________________ tenet of physical fitness. a. endurance b. recovery c. strength b. recovery The recovery tenet of physical fitness includes the practices you engage in that help to restore energy to your body and counterbalance stress that could result in adverse moods and/or deteriorating performance. The recovery tenet is evident when TSgt Swarray says, " We should consider getting involved in activities that help us wind down during these difficult times." An assemblage of persons (or objects) located or gathered together. The above statement BEST identifies a ________. a. team b. group b. Group Individuals must be positioned with efforts synchronized to function in a way that produces a mutually-desired result. The above statement BEST indentifies a _____________. a. group b. team b. Team TSgt Roy brings her team together and states " We need to come up with a statement that describes new concepts and technologies and gives the organization a way to explore through testing and wargaming techniques." TSgt Roy's comment to the team BEST identifies a __________ statement. a. mission b. vision b. Vision TSgt Hopkins has been put in charge of leading a Rapid Improvement Event and has to select a team. TSgt Moran notices that TSgt Hopkins seems very nervous and is struggling on selecting the right team members to fulfill every role. Moran approaches him and says, "TSgt Hopkins if you don't mind, may I help you select a team that will be most effective." Hopkins agrees and Moran starts to put the team together. Moran starts to select SSgt Gomez, who is innovative; SrA Herzig, who likes to move a task along; TSgt Ceniceros, who likes to poke holes in ideas; and SSgt Jewett, who eagerly awaits to put ideas into practice. TSgt Moran's _____ will MOST likely _____ mission effectiveness. a. effective use of the PEP cycle; increase b. ineffective use the PEP cycle; decrease c. effective use of team roles; increase d. ineffective use of team roles; decrease c. Effective use of teams roles; increase TSgt Moran effectively used team roles which accordnign to teams roles section, there are four roles that are typically found n teams and those rioles, creators look for activities that are unstructured or abstract, and they thrive on innovation and unique solutions (SSgt Gomez, who is onno While speaking to his ALS class, SSgt Baldwin says, : This doesn't count toward completion; however, you should prepare as if it did. If is a way for you to measure how well you understand the material prior to taking the final." SSgt Baldwin's comments BEST identify_______ a. Progressive check b. Formative exercise c. Summative evaluation b. Formative exercise. Formative exercise of part of the learning process and is not part of the evaluation process. Its designed to provide feedback to you on your strengths and weaknesses. TSgt Irwin is a member of Security Forces and is married with two children. She just received her course materials. While reviewing the material, she begins to wonder how she will get it done with her work schedule and getting everything done at home. She spoke to her husband about helping around the house and with the kids while she was doing her course work. This allowed her to complete the course within the allotted time. TSgt Irwin's actions BEST illustrates ____ and its impact on her effectiveness. a. Self-discipline b. Procrastinations c. Dealing with distractions. c. Dealing with distractions. dealing with distractions is in the same realm as self-discipline. It is the ability to deal with distractions. Most of the work is probably going to be completed on your home computer, which is a wonderful convenience. However, home can also be a source of distraction (getting everything done at home). Whether it's children, a spouse, household projects and chores, or the television, make sure that when working on a task, you're focused on that and nothing else (She spoke with her husband about helping out around the house and with the kids while she was doing her course work). Since TSgt Irwin dealt with the distractions, she was able to complete her coursework on time. TSgt McKinney notices there are too many discrepancies and her section is not taking the upcoming base inspection seriously. She briefs, "You've shown poor performance and your work is below standards, you've not been candid in your work and you haven't been holding each other responsible for completing tasks on time. It's disappointing you haven't taken any ownership and pride in this organization to get us to pass this base wide inspection." TSgt Mckinney's comments BEST identifies _________ and it's impact on mission effectiveness. a. direction, discipline, and recognition b. integrity first c. respect b. integrity first the virtues that demonstrate one truly values integrity include: honesty, accountability and courage. TSgt McKinney says, "You've not been candid in your work (honesty) and you haven't been holding each other responsible for completing tasks on time (accountability). It's disappointing you haven't taken any ownership (accountability/courage) and pride in this inspection to get us to pass this base wide inspection the way we should..." TSgt McKinney is talking about integrity first and how her team wasn't utilizing this core value in preparing the sections for the upcoming base inspection. TSgt Ohler is SSgt Robertson’s mentor. SSgt Robertson says, “A1C Rivera isn’t a very hard worker. When I have a task, I complete it immediately. He takes his time and gets the work done no earlier than the deadline.” TSgt Ohler replies, “What is the quality of his work?” Robertson says, “It’s great, I never have to go back to him for corrections.” TSgt Ohler replies, “Rivera may not work to your expectations, but he is more than capable of completing whatever you ask of him. Sit down with him and get to know him better, ask about his ideas and concerns. Include him in the process of the tasks you give him.” This scenario BEST illustrates TSgt Ohler’s understanding of ___________ and its impact on the subordinate. a. Respect b. Hardiness of Spirit c. Excellence In All We Do a. Respect Respect in the POA goes beyond professional courtesy. It means accepting others for who they are, embracing a heightened personal sense of humility and fostering an environment of inclusiveness in which every Airman is able and eager to offer their skills, abilities and ideas. It means treating the equipment and resources in your possession with care, understanding and embracing the power of diversity and holding those who mistreat others accountable. Ohler explains to Robertson that he needs to see the issue from a different perspective by getting to know Rivera better and to include him in the task process. You're stationed at a high ops tempo location. You find out your squadron is notified of a real-world support mission that requires you and your section to work even longer hours with no days off. As you prepare yourself mentally for this overwhelming challenge, you remember you've done this before. This is about mission accomplishment and effectively getting the job done. Your priority is to focus on keeping your team motivated to help move forward during this demanding time. Your use/misuse of ________ will MOST LIKELY _____ mission effectiveness. a. Profession of Arms; increase b. Profession of Arms; decrease c. Moral Courage; increase d. Moral Courage; decrease a. Profession of Arms; increase A profession must include a body of theory and specialized knowledge, a public service orientation, and a distinct subculture. The purpose of any profession is to serve society by effectively delivering a necessary and useful service. For an occupation to be a profession, it must contain an element of selflessness, a sense that one's personal actions serve the greater good. Each profession establishes performance standards, codes of conduct, particular vocabularies, data, and often, a distinct appearance (uniform) to maintain a desired level of effectiveness. "As you prepare yourself mentally for this overwhelming challenge, you remember that you've done this before..." You have embraced your role in the POA and effectively getting the mission done. During a conversation with his subordinate about intellectual standards that are known across the board, TSgt Cactus says, "Think about a dispute or a point that hasn't been voiced yet. A problem might meet all the preceding criterions, but is only offered from one viewpoint." TSgt Cactus' comments BEST identify the universal intellectual standard of _________________. a. Breadth b. Precision c. Relevance a. Breadth "When using the standard of Breadth, you should consider (think) if there's an argument (dispute)/position (point) that hasn't been heard (voiced) yet. A problem might meet all the previous (preceding) standards (criterions), but is only presented (offered) from one perspective (viewpoint)." TSgt Cody is the manager of a large project. His boss mentioned a concern with the amount of money spent on the project. After gathering the data, the report reflected not only funding for his project but also funding for another program. He asked the questions: How is the other project connected to the money spent on my project and how does that bear on the issue? This scenario BEST illustrates the use of the ____________standard. a. Relevance b. Fairness c. Clarity a. relevance relevance means to 'weed out' the information that doesn't have anything to do with it (however, the data report reflected money spent on a project associated with his program) To establish Relevance, you could ask the following questions: How is that connected to the question? How does that bear on the issue? (He asked the questions: How is that connected to the question of money spent on my project and how does that bear on the issue?) - Over the last several months, leadership has been concerned about high expenditures in logistics. TSgt Tomlin is tasked with investigating the situation and making sense of the budget issues by providing specifics on the items purchased. After his analysis, he reports to his leadership by saying, "I've skimmed the logistics section paperwork and the expenditures seem justified. Some of the purchases are for consumables and others are for new equipment items." TSgt Tomlin's use/misuse of ___________________ will MOST LIKELY _______________________ mission effectiveness. a. Logic; enhance b. Logic; hinder c. Precision; enhance d. Precision; hinder c. Precision; enhance "A statement can be both clear and accurate, but not precise. There might be information you need, but isn't provided." Also, the chapter states, "The goal is to get as much information as possible before you make a decision." In this scenario, TSgt Tomlin's misuse of Precision will most likely hinder mission effectiveness. This is evident in the lack of detail (quantity, type of consumables/equipment, etc.) that he provided in his feedback to unit leadership when previously asked to provide specifics of the purchases. TSgt Legacy states to his team members, "Each of you may approach problems from different viewpoints. Some of you may be more innovative, while others may be more adaptive. One is not better than the other, it is based on your preference." SSgt Chase raises her hand and says, "Well, what if you are more adaptive and the problem requires a more innovative solution?" TSgt Legacy's comments BEST identify________. a. Style b. Level c. Cognitive gap a. style chapter, Style refers to "how we think," (approach problems) our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving and decision making. These style differences, which are normally distributed along a continuum, range from strong adaption to strong innovation. (Some of you may be very innovative, while other may be very adaptive.) TSgt Finch says to SSgt Ruth, "You seem quiet and distant this week. What's going on?" Ruth replies, "I don't like the way others on my team can't break away from the regulations and processes to find solutions. It's not my way of doing things and it causes me to shut down." Finch says, "We're all working toward the same goal, so even though their way may not be the way you prefer to solve problems, let's at least consider what the others bring to the table and try to meet them somewhere in the middle." Several days later, TSgt Finch notices an improvement in the relationship between SSgt Ruth and the rest of the team. TSgt Finch's final comment BEST illustrates _______ and its impact on subordinate effectiveness. a. Coping b. Bridging c. Problem Bs b. Bridging TSgt Finch final comment BEST illustrates Bridging and its impact on subordinate effectiveness. According to the Adaption Innovation Theory chapter, Bridging is reaching out to members of the team and helping them contribute even if their contribution is outside the mainstream. To be a successful Bridger, one needs to be willing to help other's understand the cognitive approach between those being bridged through interpersonal skill, active listening, and effective questioning techniques. Bridgers accomplish this through the roles of counselor, mediator, and negotiator. This is evident when TSgt Finch states, "We're all working toward the same goal, so even though their way may not be the way you prefer to solve problems, let's at least consider what the others bring to the table and meet them somewhere in the middle." - TSgt Jasper has worked with many teams over the years. Currently, he is assembling a group of individuals tasked to implement a new tracking system in the work center. This project is a high priority and he needs to implement a strategy with lasting results. In hopes of being successful, he assembles a team with strongly adaptive to strongly innovative style preferences. TSgt Jasper's understanding/misunderstanding of ________will MOST LIKELY _____ mission effectiveness. a. A-I Theory continuum; enhance b. A-I Theory continuum; hinder c. Coping behavior; enhance d. Coping behavior; hinder a. A-I Theory continuum; enhance the A-I Continuum is depicted in conjunction with the bell curve and it displays the distribution of style preferences from strong adaptor to strong innovator. Although large gaps between styles means greater chances of conflict (i.e. Problem B), it also offers greater potential/ability to solve problems (Problem A) because of cognitive diversity. TSgt Bodine is finishing his tour as a PME instructor at the NCO Academy. He says, "A person's leadership effectiveness is influenced by their brainpower, self-assurance, willpower, reliability, and friendliness. Although a lot of people may disagree with me, I can always tie a leader's effectiveness back to these attributes." This scenario BEST identifies the ______________ theory of leadership. a. Skills b. Style c. Trait-based c. Trait-based the trait-based theory of leadership looks at a person's leadership effectiveness being influenced by their intelligence (brainpower), self-confidence (self-assurance), determination (willpower), integrity (reliability), and sociability (friendliness). TSgt Grant is the NCOIC of Information Technology. He is a pioneering leader when it comes to state-of-the-art problem solving. He teaches and encourages his subordinates to do the same: be inventive and creative in problem solving techniques. This scenario BEST illustrates the _______ leadership behavior. a. Individualized Consideration b. Inspirational Motivation c. Intellectual Stimulation c. Intellectual Stimulation Intellectual Stimulation is the part of transformational leadership that encourages followers to be innovative. Intellectual Stimulation encourages opportunities to challenge followers and stimulate their minds by encouraging them to brainstorm solutions and exercise their innovation and creativity (He teaches and encourages his subordinates to do the same: be inventive and creative in problem solving techniques). TSgt Hanover is an enthusiastic PME instructor at the NCO Academy. He consistently uses logic to personalize his lesson plans and encourages others to do the same. His actions and words influence those around him to put forth additional efforts to advance their own self-development. TSgt Hanover's use/misuse of the_______ leadership behavior will MOST LIKELY________ NCO effectiveness. a. Intellectual Stimulation; hinder b. Intellectual Stimulation; enhance c. Inspirational Motivation; hinder d. Inspirational Motivation; enhance d. Inspirational Motivation; enhance leaders use Inspirational Motivation to motivate and inspire their followers via the spoken word (encourage), although loud and positive words are not enough. The status quo is unacceptable to transformational leaders (He consistently uses logic to personalize his lesson plans and encourages others to do the same) who present their vision as the "must achieve future". These visions elevate performance expectations and inspire followers to put forth extra effort in achieving the leader's vision. (His actions and words motivate those around him to put forth additional efforts to advance their own self- development). - TSgt Roderick calls SSgt Sway into his office and says, "I just want to give you some advice since you seem a little stressed." Sway replies, "Has it been showing?" Roderick says, "While these changes are occurring you have to be prepared to develop and apply information. Don't forget you also have to be adaptable, open-minded, and mentally ready for the changes." TSgt Roderick's comments BEST identify the ______ tenet of mental fitness. a. Awareness b. Adaptability c. Positive thinking c. Positive thinking "This involves information processing, applying knowledge (develop and apply information), and changing preferences through restructuring, positive reframing, making sense out of a situation (While these changes are occurring), flexibility (adaptable), reappraisal, outlook, and psychological preparation (open-minded, and mentally ready for the changes)." While dispatching first-responders, SSgt Hagel says, "It's remarkable to me that our responders are able to endure all of the stress associated with their daily operations." TSgt Salas replies, "They've embraced our organizational values and are fully capable of bouncing back from failure. This helps them view the situation for what it truly is, which aids them in dealing with unpredictable and complex situations that might seem to be intolerable." TSgt Salas' comments BEST illustrate _____ fitness and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. Physical b. Social c. Spiritual c. Spiritual spiritual fitness focuses "on your ability to adhere to beliefs (embraced our organizational values), principles, or values needed to persevere (fully capable of bouncing back from failure) and prevail when accomplishing the mission (dealing with unpredictable and complex situations that might seem to be intolerable)." - Over the past month the team has been upset with some of the decisions made by SSgt Disbrow. TSgt King explains to his team, "Disbrow was put in the project lead position because she has the ability think deeply prior to making an impulsive decision...that's exactly what we need because we don't know what to expect. You all saw during our last deployment she related to the local community, which led to building trust with the local nationals and established lines of communication." Because TSgt King understands/misunderstands _____ fitness, his actions will MOST LIKELY _____ NCO effectiveness. a. Social; increase b. Social; decrease c. Mental; increase d. Mental; decrease a. Social; increase social fitness is the domain of fitness that deals with your ability to engage in healthy social networks that promote overall well-being and optimal performance. It captures your ability to build and maintain social networks in order to deal with distress caused by stressors and demands. TSgt King comments, (you all saw during our last deployment, she related to the local community, which led to building trust with the local nationals and established lines of communication) which clearly shows she understands social fitness. This will most likely increase NCO effectiveness. During a team building training session, TSgt Cole played a game with his teammates called "name that team role". TSgt Cole began by mentioning, "This person is great at bringing up new ideas, they are able to see outside the box and are aggressive with new ideas. What type of team role does this person personify?" TSgt Cole's comments BEST identify a/an_____. a. Creator b. Advancer c. Flexer a. Creator TSgt Cole is identifying a creator who's traits are spontaneous (great at bring up new ideas), exciting, enthusiastic, and great at brainstorming ideas (able to see outside the box); offer bold, untried approaches and ideas (aggressive with new ideas); and able to see the "big picture" TSgt Hernandez is in the dining hall talking to one of his buddies, TSgt White who works in another section. He asks White, "How does your supervisor provide opportunities for your growth?" White tells him, "My supervisor is always training me and encouraging me to join the 5/6 because he does a lot of good things in the Top III. He praises me when I do well and also counsels me to get on the right track. He is always there for me." TSgt White's comments BEST illustrate _______ and its impact on team effectiveness. a. Communication b. Cooperation c. Coaching c. Coaching TSgt White's supervisor demonstrated the traits of coaching by teaching TSgt White and demonstrating to him, "You're important and I'm here to help you succeed." (My supervisor is always training me and encouraging me to join the 5/6 because he does a lot of good things in the Top III. He praises me when I do well and also counsels me to get on the right track). TSgt Maribel has been observing her team work through a project and has noticed that the team is unable to move forward with one of the two courses of actions (COA). Maribel steps in, to move the team forward, but not everyone is happy. She addresses the team at the end of the project and says "team you all did a great job, although some of you were not content we were able to complete the task." TSgt Maribel's understanding/misunderstanding of the ________ will MOST LIKELY _____ mission effectiveness. a. Z process; decrease b. Z process; increase c. PEP cycle; decrease d. PEP cycle; increase b. Z process; increase the Z process ideas might go back and forth several times (TSgt Maribel has been observing her team work through a project and has noticed that the team is unable to move forward). Without continuous leadership involvement and oversight, Creators are likely to continue developing ideas, gaining support from the Advancers and criticism from the Refiners (She addresses the team at the end of the project and says "team you all did a great job, although some of you were not content we were able to complete the task.").