Leading marines study guide 12: Marine
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
PHILOSOPHY OF LEADERSHIP - - -
correct answer ✅The Marine Corps philosophy of leadership is
largely based upon recognizing, and utilizing to the fullest extent,
our most important asset: the individual Marine.
We will be able to channel the talent and energy of each Marine in
the right direction by providing outstanding leadership.
Our philosophy of leadership is characterized by the belief that
leadership qualities can be developed within the individual Marine,
and that Marine leaders have the responsibility for developing
those qualities.
We grow our own leaders, and if we do not continue to do this
effectively, the Marine Corps as we know it, will cease to exist.
LEADERSHIP OBJECTIVE - - -
correct answer ✅The objective of Marine Corps leadership is to
develop the leadership qualities of Marines, enabling them to
assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps
and in society.
,Leading marines study guide 12: Marine
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
Those leadership qualities include the following:
•Technical proficiency
•Moral responsibility
•Inspirational example
RESULTS - - -
correct answer ✅The end result should be a Corps that benefits
from good order and discipline, unit cohesion, and team work.
To assist in these tasks, there are a few fundamentals of leadership
that all of us, regardless of our innate leadership ability, can use to
develop good leadership qualities in ourselves and in others.
Leadership is the dominating requirement for success. To a great
extent, all Marines are required to be good leaders and followers.
STYLE DEVELOPMENT - - -
correct answer ✅Leadership is the lifeblood of the Marine Corps.
There is no single manual or course of instruction that teaches the
many styles of leadership.
,Leading marines study guide 12: Marine
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
Instead it is up to each Marine to capture his or her own ideas and
lessons learned, combine them with current Marine Corps doctrine,
and pass on to their fellow Marines the importance of leadership.
Leadership style is the behavior pattern of a leader as perceived by
the Marines they are attempting to influence, guide, or direct.
A leader must always be aware of perception and how best to
approach subordinates.
LEADERSHIP THEORY - - -
correct answer ✅Authoritarian and persuasive leadership are two
basic theories of leadership that generally correspond to command
and control.
Within these theories of leadership are a variety of leadership
styles based on the degree of authority used by the leader or
granted to the subordinate.
, Leading marines study guide 12: Marine
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
The following are the four most common styles of leadership found
in the Corps today.
TELLING - - -
correct answer ✅• one-way communication characterized by the
leader making decision and announcing it without input from
subordinates
• effective style of leadership when there in an experience or trust
shortfall in the subordinate, or when time critical to the success of
the mission
SELLING - - -
correct answer ✅• when a leader presents a decision and invites
questions and comments
• 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 - - -
correct answer ✅• whan a leader presents a problem, gets
suggestions, and makes a decision
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
PHILOSOPHY OF LEADERSHIP - - -
correct answer ✅The Marine Corps philosophy of leadership is
largely based upon recognizing, and utilizing to the fullest extent,
our most important asset: the individual Marine.
We will be able to channel the talent and energy of each Marine in
the right direction by providing outstanding leadership.
Our philosophy of leadership is characterized by the belief that
leadership qualities can be developed within the individual Marine,
and that Marine leaders have the responsibility for developing
those qualities.
We grow our own leaders, and if we do not continue to do this
effectively, the Marine Corps as we know it, will cease to exist.
LEADERSHIP OBJECTIVE - - -
correct answer ✅The objective of Marine Corps leadership is to
develop the leadership qualities of Marines, enabling them to
assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps
and in society.
,Leading marines study guide 12: Marine
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
Those leadership qualities include the following:
•Technical proficiency
•Moral responsibility
•Inspirational example
RESULTS - - -
correct answer ✅The end result should be a Corps that benefits
from good order and discipline, unit cohesion, and team work.
To assist in these tasks, there are a few fundamentals of leadership
that all of us, regardless of our innate leadership ability, can use to
develop good leadership qualities in ourselves and in others.
Leadership is the dominating requirement for success. To a great
extent, all Marines are required to be good leaders and followers.
STYLE DEVELOPMENT - - -
correct answer ✅Leadership is the lifeblood of the Marine Corps.
There is no single manual or course of instruction that teaches the
many styles of leadership.
,Leading marines study guide 12: Marine
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
Instead it is up to each Marine to capture his or her own ideas and
lessons learned, combine them with current Marine Corps doctrine,
and pass on to their fellow Marines the importance of leadership.
Leadership style is the behavior pattern of a leader as perceived by
the Marines they are attempting to influence, guide, or direct.
A leader must always be aware of perception and how best to
approach subordinates.
LEADERSHIP THEORY - - -
correct answer ✅Authoritarian and persuasive leadership are two
basic theories of leadership that generally correspond to command
and control.
Within these theories of leadership are a variety of leadership
styles based on the degree of authority used by the leader or
granted to the subordinate.
, Leading marines study guide 12: Marine
Corps Leadership Foundations Exam
Questions And Answers
The following are the four most common styles of leadership found
in the Corps today.
TELLING - - -
correct answer ✅• one-way communication characterized by the
leader making decision and announcing it without input from
subordinates
• effective style of leadership when there in an experience or trust
shortfall in the subordinate, or when time critical to the success of
the mission
SELLING - - -
correct answer ✅• when a leader presents a decision and invites
questions and comments
• 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 - - -
correct answer ✅• whan a leader presents a problem, gets
suggestions, and makes a decision
