Leadership and Management Basics

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What is the primary duty of a leader according to the text?

Planning and organizing personnel effectively

Training personnel to receive standard instruction

Accomplishment of the mission (correct)

Ensuring the welfare of his men

Which leadership trait involves a man's general appearance, conduct, and bearing?

Confidence

Energy

Courage

Bearing (correct)

What does personnel management involve according to the text?

Maximizing manpower utilization (correct)

Caring for men's welfare

Supervising effectively

Accomplishing the mission

Which function is NOT mentioned as a primary function of a leader in the text?

Training personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is considered subordinate to the accomplishment of a leader's mission according to the text?

Welfare of his men Signup and view all the answers

Which personal quality helps in exercising leadership according to the text?

Courage Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic involves giving rewards and punishments based on the merits of each case?

Justice Signup and view all the answers

What does a military leader who displays tact encourage in return?

Courteous treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which quality is often wrongly associated with being a 'Yes Man'?

Loyalty Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to broadening a military leader's knowledge according to the text?

Experience and research Signup and view all the answers

Which ability involves logically weighing facts for making sound decisions?

Judgment Signup and view all the answers

Why is loyalty to a superior not indicative of being a 'Yes Man'?

Because it is faithfulness without interference Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between leadership and management?

Leadership involves influencing and directing others, while management involves planning and controlling resources. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the loyalty, pride, and enthusiasm of a group towards the unit?

Esprit de Corps Signup and view all the answers

What does proficiency refer to in the context of leadership?

Technical ability and skill Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the individual or group attitude that ensures prompt obedience to orders?

Discipline Signup and view all the answers

How is morale related to an individual's state of mind?

Morale is connected to the attitude towards surrounding factors. Signup and view all the answers

Which term signifies the common spirit reflected by all members of a unit?

Esprit de Corps Signup and view all the answers

What is group proficiency defined as in the text?

The sum of the skills of all the men in the unit Signup and view all the answers

What type of leadership focuses on human elements and individual limitations?

Persuasive leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership type relies exclusively on the use of authority?

Authoritarian leadership Signup and view all the answers

What role does a model person play according to the text?

Example-setter Signup and view all the answers

In which type of leadership does the leader take a 'hands-off' approach?

Laissez-faire leadership Signup and view all the answers

What preparation should every leader have during emergency situations?

Instructor role readiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a leader and a manager?

A leader influences others to accomplish a mission, while a manager coordinates resources to achieve the goal. Signup and view all the answers

Why might abrupt and forceful orders be desirable in emergencies according to the text?

To save time and deal with the seriousness of the situation. Signup and view all the answers

What does an unselfish leader prioritize according to the text?

The comfort and well-being of their subordinates. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered paramount for a leader according to the text?

Possessing a wide field of knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What role do leadership techniques play according to the text?

Influencing and directing others effectively as a leader. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a person who directs others by possessing necessary qualities according to the text?

Leader Signup and view all the answers