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Values - ANSWER Values are the center of a person's character. Values are ideas about the worth or importance of people concepts, or things. An individuals ability to survive stressful conditions is by personal values +obtained through the influence of our parents, teachers, and peers with earlier experiences establish our early attitudes +So great that people will fight, and sometimes die for +Leaders are able to predict and influence behavior of Marines by understanding personal values Attitudes - ANSWER come from early experiences in society, but are not as deeply held as values Behaviors - ANSWER the outward manifestation of either attitudes or values. It is the way they act, dress, and speak. Influence of values is so great that people will fight, sometimes die for. Five Catagories of Values - ANSWER Political values, social values, personal values, economic values, religious values Character - ANSWER Defined by the commitment to an admirable set of values, and the courage to manifest those values in ones life. What are the ways in which you influence your Marines's beliefs and values? - ANSWER Set the example, reward behaviors that support military values, plan and conduct tough realistic training. Value Conflicts - ANSWER Exists when individual values and attitudes differ from those of the leader or the Marine Corps to the extent that it affects performance +Adversely affect mission accomplishment, become disciplinary problems, require a great deal of leaders time, undermine unit cohesion. Conflict Resolution - ANSWER Leadership by example, peer pressure. Relaxed standards, whether traditional customs or published regulations lead to value conflicts - ANSWER true Marine Corps core values increase our readiness by providing a... - ANSWER foundation for teams to function more effectively Honor - ANSWER Is the bedrock of our character +Integrity, accountability, loyalty, honesty, and respect +Synonymous with discipline +includes personal qualities of dedication, trust, and dependability Courage - ANSWER Marine Corps core value that is the heart of our values The Marine Corps philosophy of leadership is largely based upon recognizing our most important asset - ANSWER the individual marine Desired leadership qualities established by the Marine Corps philosophy of leadership? - ANSWER moral responsibiliy, technical proficiency, inspirational example Objective of Marine Corps leadership is to develop - ANSWER leadership qualities of marines, enabling them to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps and society Leadership Styles - ANSWER Telling, Selling, Participating, Delegating Telling - ANSWER Effective style of leadership when there is an experience or trust shortfall in the subordinate, or when time is critical to the success of the mission (one way) Selling - ANSWER Allows subordinates to know why and what went into the decision- making process. Effective in developing a degree of trust and respect both ways. Participating - ANSWER When a leader presents a problem, gets suggestions, and makes a decision. promotes good two way comm. When leaders present alternate solutions bu ultimately make the choice themselves. fosters initiative and ingenuity among subordinates. Delegating - ANSWER When a leader defines limits and allows subordinates to make decisions within those limits. Hinges on the trust and confidence that the leader places in subordinates Which Leadership trait is achieved by weighing the pros and cons accordingly to arrive at an appropriate decision? - ANSWER Judgement While the leadership traits develop personal _______, the leadership principles develop leadership ________ - ANSWER qualities, abilities Informing your Marines of the situation makes them feel that they are a part of the team and not just a cog in the wheel. Informed marines perform better and if knowledgeable