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What are values?
Ideas about the worth or importance of people, concepts, or things
We obtain our values through the influence of our parents, teachers, and peers with earlier experiences having more of an effect than later experiences.
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What is an attitude?
An individual's or a group's feelings or opinions toward something or someone
A person's behavior is the outward manifestation of either attitudes or values.
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Values are organized into 5 categories: political, social, personal, economic, and ______.
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What is character?
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A value conflict exists when individual values and attitudes differ from those of the leader of the Marine Corps.
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What is the leadership philosophy?
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What is the leadership objective?
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Leadership qualities include: technical proficiency, moral responsibility, and ______.
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What are the four most common styles of leadership?
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When is telling leadership style effective?
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When is selling leadership style effective?
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What are ethics?
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What is a code of ethics?
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What are professional ethics?
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What is honor?
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What is integrity?
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What are morals?
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Laws and regulations often attempt to define ethical behavior.
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Laws are humanity's attempt to interpret the ethics of society.
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What are the stages of group development?
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What does esprit de corps mean?
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An NCO is the best to foster positive peer pressure and reinforce core values to the point that they become dominant over self-interest.
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Study Notes
Values and Attitudes
- Values are ideas regarding the importance of people, concepts, or things.
- Early influences, such as parents, teachers, and peers, shape individual values more significantly than later experiences.
- Attitude reflects feelings or opinions that individuals or groups hold towards someone or something.
Character and Behavior
- A person's behavior is the outward display of their values and attitudes, influencing how they act, dress, and communicate.
- Character is defined by a commitment to admirable values, irrespective of the impact on personal success or popularity.
Conflict and Leadership
- A value conflict arises when personal values and attitudes clash with those of a leader, particularly in the Marine Corps context.
- The leadership philosophy emphasizes the individual Marine as the most vital asset within the organization.
Leadership Objectives and Qualities
- The primary objective of leadership is to develop the potential leadership skills of Marines for increased responsibilities.
- Key leadership qualities include:
- Technical proficiency
- Moral responsibility
- Inspirational example
Leadership Styles
- Four common leadership styles:
- Telling: Best for situations lacking experience or trust.
- Selling: Builds mutual trust and respect.
- Participating: Encourages collaboration.
- Delegating: Empowers individuals with responsibility.
Ethics and Honor
- Ethics define the standards that determine the morality of actions, distinguishing right from wrong.
- A code of ethics outlines conduct rules recognized within specific professions, such as military or medical fields.
- Professional ethics extend from the privileges and responsibilities associated with one's vocation.
- Honor serves as the foundation of moral character.
Integrity and Morality
- Integrity is characterized by moral soundness, honesty, and uprightness.
- Morals pertain to principles concerning right and wrong behavior.
Laws and Ethics
- Laws strive to clarify society's ethical standards and guide behavior.
- They represent humanity's efforts to interpret broader ethical concepts.
Group Dynamics
- Stages of group development include:
- Forming
- Storming
- Norming
- Performing
- Esprit de corps reflects members’ loyalty, pride, and enthusiasm towards their unit.
Role of NCOs
- Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) play a crucial role in fostering positive peer pressure and reinforcing core values, prioritizing group interests over individual self-interest.
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