Developing Leaders - Leading Marines
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
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Values - ANSWER 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 affect than later experiences (these
experiences tend to establish our early attitudes) - ANSWER True
Attitude - ANSWER An individuals or a groups feelings or opinions toward
something or someone
A persons behavior is the outward manifestation of either attitudes or values. It is
the way they act, dress, and speak - ANSWER True
Values are organized into 5 cat: - ANSWER -political
-social
-personal
-economic
-religious
,Character - ANSWER The commitment to an admirable set of values in ones life,
no matter the cost in terms of personal success in popularity
A value conflict exists when individual values and attitudes differ from those of
the leader of the Marine Corps - ANSWER True
Leadership PHILOSOPHY - ANSWER Recognizing and utilizing to the fullest
extent our most important asset: THE INDIVIDUAL MARINE
Leadership OBJECTIVE - ANSWER Develop the leadership qualities of Marines,
enabling them to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the MC
Leadership qualities include: - ANSWER Technical proficiency
Moral responsibility
Inspirational example
Four most common styles of leadership - ANSWER Telling
Selling
Participating
Delegating
Telling - ANSWER Effective when there is an experience or trust shortfall
Selling - ANSWER Effective in developing a degree of trust and respect both
ways
,Ethics - ANSWER Standards or value system by which free, human actions, are
ultimately determined as right or wrong, good or evil
The leadership principle _______ can be developed by preparing yourself for the
job requirements of the next higher rank, attending service schools, and through
independent research. - ANSWER Be technically and tactically proficient
Attitudes and behaviors come from our values. - ANSWER True
How can leaders set themselves and their subordinates up for success? Select all
that apply. - ANSWER Reinforcing institutional values through organizational
standards?
Common Styles of leadership include _______. Select all that apply. - ANSWER •
Telling
• Delegating
The leadership qualities that enable Marines to assume progressively greater
responsibilities are ________. - ANSWER Technical proficiency, inspirational
example, and moral responsibility
Earlier experiences in life have more of an effect on values than those that are
learned through later experiences. - ANSWER False
________ is the uncompromising code of integrity to respect human dignity and
the values of others. - ANSWER Honor
The objective of Marine Corps leadership is to ________. - ANSWER Develop
the leadership qualities of Marines to enable them to assume progressively greater
responsibilities to the Marine Corps and society.
, To foster and maintain esprit de corps and unit cohesion, the small unit leader
should _______. Select all that apply. - ANSWER • Embody the spirit you wish to
see
• Properly indoctrinate Marines
• Develop a winning attitude toward mission accomplishment
Which leadership principle is developed by using the leadership traits to evaluate
yourself? - ANSWER Know yourself and seek self improvement.
By seeking different leadership billets, learning the duties of your immediate
supervisor, and taking action in the absence of orders, you are practicing the
leadership principle ________. - ANSWER Seek responsibility and take
responsibility for your actions?
What leadership style stresses the importance of communicating what went into
the decision making process and why a certain decision was made? - ANSWER
Selling?
The Marine Corps core values that give us strength to do what is right in every
situation in adherence to high standards of personal conduct is ________. -
ANSWER Courage
Ideas about the worth or importance of people, concepts, or things is the definition
of _________. - ANSWER Values?
Select the definition of values from the list below. - ANSWER The center of
person's character?
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS ||Already Graded
<100% Scored>
Values - ANSWER 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 affect than later experiences (these
experiences tend to establish our early attitudes) - ANSWER True
Attitude - ANSWER An individuals or a groups feelings or opinions toward
something or someone
A persons behavior is the outward manifestation of either attitudes or values. It is
the way they act, dress, and speak - ANSWER True
Values are organized into 5 cat: - ANSWER -political
-social
-personal
-economic
-religious
,Character - ANSWER The commitment to an admirable set of values in ones life,
no matter the cost in terms of personal success in popularity
A value conflict exists when individual values and attitudes differ from those of
the leader of the Marine Corps - ANSWER True
Leadership PHILOSOPHY - ANSWER Recognizing and utilizing to the fullest
extent our most important asset: THE INDIVIDUAL MARINE
Leadership OBJECTIVE - ANSWER Develop the leadership qualities of Marines,
enabling them to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the MC
Leadership qualities include: - ANSWER Technical proficiency
Moral responsibility
Inspirational example
Four most common styles of leadership - ANSWER Telling
Selling
Participating
Delegating
Telling - ANSWER Effective when there is an experience or trust shortfall
Selling - ANSWER Effective in developing a degree of trust and respect both
ways
,Ethics - ANSWER Standards or value system by which free, human actions, are
ultimately determined as right or wrong, good or evil
The leadership principle _______ can be developed by preparing yourself for the
job requirements of the next higher rank, attending service schools, and through
independent research. - ANSWER Be technically and tactically proficient
Attitudes and behaviors come from our values. - ANSWER True
How can leaders set themselves and their subordinates up for success? Select all
that apply. - ANSWER Reinforcing institutional values through organizational
standards?
Common Styles of leadership include _______. Select all that apply. - ANSWER •
Telling
• Delegating
The leadership qualities that enable Marines to assume progressively greater
responsibilities are ________. - ANSWER Technical proficiency, inspirational
example, and moral responsibility
Earlier experiences in life have more of an effect on values than those that are
learned through later experiences. - ANSWER False
________ is the uncompromising code of integrity to respect human dignity and
the values of others. - ANSWER Honor
The objective of Marine Corps leadership is to ________. - ANSWER Develop
the leadership qualities of Marines to enable them to assume progressively greater
responsibilities to the Marine Corps and society.
, To foster and maintain esprit de corps and unit cohesion, the small unit leader
should _______. Select all that apply. - ANSWER • Embody the spirit you wish to
see
• Properly indoctrinate Marines
• Develop a winning attitude toward mission accomplishment
Which leadership principle is developed by using the leadership traits to evaluate
yourself? - ANSWER Know yourself and seek self improvement.
By seeking different leadership billets, learning the duties of your immediate
supervisor, and taking action in the absence of orders, you are practicing the
leadership principle ________. - ANSWER Seek responsibility and take
responsibility for your actions?
What leadership style stresses the importance of communicating what went into
the decision making process and why a certain decision was made? - ANSWER
Selling?
The Marine Corps core values that give us strength to do what is right in every
situation in adherence to high standards of personal conduct is ________. -
ANSWER Courage
Ideas about the worth or importance of people, concepts, or things is the definition
of _________. - ANSWER Values?
Select the definition of values from the list below. - ANSWER The center of
person's character?
