Leadership Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who has a reputation for developing world-class leaders?

America's military

What is the major weakness of Trait Theory?

No one agrees which traits make a good leader

What path does Trait Theory bring aspiring leaders according to the text?

Down the wrong path

How can people show respect for the American flag?

Burning the flag if worn out Signup and view all the answers

What have even the greatest of supposedly great men experienced?

Failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason the team exists?

To accomplish the mission Signup and view all the answers

For what did Winston Churchill earn widespread acclaim?

Leading England during World War II Signup and view all the answers

When did Trait Theory become prominent?

Late 1800s Signup and view all the answers

If the Great Man Theory is true, what is the military's success due to?

Recruiting the right people Signup and view all the answers

The Air Force defines leadership as the of people to accomplish __.

art and science, influencing and directing, the assigned mission Signup and view all the answers

According to the Air Force, what does leadership not equal?

Command Signup and view all the answers

Why is leadership considered an art?

Because it requires imagination Signup and view all the answers

Whose vision of an independent air force was ridiculed in the 1920s?

Billy Mitchell's Signup and view all the answers

Much of what we know about leadership is rooted in what?

Social sciences Signup and view all the answers

According to Trait Theory, if you want to know what leadership is, look at the __________ that leaders display.

character traits Signup and view all the answers

How does America's military believe in producing leaders?

By investing in people Signup and view all the answers

What does etiquette mean?

A code of polite behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is part of the leader's role as a visionary?

Painting an inspiring future picture for the whole team Signup and view all the answers

What does bad leadership imply?

No leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not another name for the American flag?

Union Jack Signup and view all the answers

What has the United States Supreme Court upheld concerning the American flag?

The right to burn the flag in protest Signup and view all the answers

How did Aristotle define virtue (excellence of character)?

The middle ground between two extremes Signup and view all the answers

Thanks to whom, many Americans began to see that people with disabilities can lead productive, successful lives?

Anne Sullivan Signup and view all the answers

Which theory searches for the special qualities that distinguish leaders from followers?

Trait Theory Signup and view all the answers

Why is leadership characterized as a science?

Because leadership demands that leaders think before they act Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Leadership Fundamentals

America's military is renowned for developing world-class leaders.
Trait Theory's primary flaw is the lack of consensus on which traits define a good leader.
Historical narratives often mislead aspiring leaders by emphasizing determination over character.
Respect for the American flag can be shown by burning it when it is worn out.

Leadership Insights

Even highly regarded leaders may face failure at some point in their careers.
The team's existence is centered around accomplishing its mission.
Winston Churchill gained acclaim for his leadership during World War II.

Theories of Leadership

Trait Theory emerged as a significant concept in the late 1800s.
Under the Great Man Theory, military success is attributed to recruiting the right individuals.
The Air Force defines leadership as the art and science of influencing and directing people to achieve the mission.

Leadership Roles and Characteristics

Leadership does not equate to command, though all commanders should embody leadership qualities.
Leadership is considered an art due to its reliance on imagination.
Billy Mitchell's vision for an independent air force faced ridicule in the 1920s.

Roots and Development of Leadership Concepts

Much of the understanding of leadership is based on principles from social sciences.
According to Trait Theory, leadership can be assessed by observing the character traits exhibited by leaders.
The military focuses on producing leaders through investment in personnel.

Etiquette and Visionary Leadership

Etiquette refers to a code of polite behavior that is essential in leadership.
Leaders should embody the role of a visionary by painting an inspiring future for their team.

Nature of Leadership

Bad leadership equates to the absence of any effective leadership.
The American flag is not referred to as the Union Jack, emphasizing distinctions in symbols of nationality.
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld individuals' rights to burn the flag as a form of protest.

Philosophical Perspectives

Aristotle defined virtue as a balance between two extremes, promoting excellence of character.
Anne Sullivan's efforts contributed to changing perceptions of individuals with disabilities, showcasing their potential for successful leadership.

Theoretical Discourse

Trait Theory seeks to identify special qualities that differentiate leaders from followers.
Leadership is both a science and an art, requiring thoughtful action and imaginative vision.

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