CIVIL AIR PATROL WRIGHT BROS'
AWARD LEADERSHIP TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the steps in the goal setting process? - Answer-Dream big. Identify a
specific goal and write it down. List the steps needed to reach the goal. Get help and
support from others. Work toward your goal, one step at a time.
What are the benefits of setting goals? - Answer-goals give you a sense of mission,
a
rudder, a meaningful purpose.
Why should leaders follow a process when making a decision? - Answer-a decision-
making process is useful because it helps ensure you won't overlook an important
aspect of your problem.
What steps are taken to make a decision? - Answer-Stop, think, and define the
problem. Get the facts. Brainstorm and list your options. Weigh your options.
Consider your values. Decide and act. Re-evaluate the decision.
Ethical Trap - Answer-Leaders who make bad initial decisions often get caught in the
"ethical trap."
Why must leaders avoid the ethical trap? - Answer-Because, often making one bad
ethical decision leads to another.
Why do good leaders motivate their followers to follow the core values? - Answer-
Leaders are examples to their followers. When they follow the core values, their
followers see that and do as well.
Time management - Answer-The process of organizing and using your time wisely.
How do leaders become more efficient? - Answer-Pay Attention. Come Prepared.
Focus on Your Goals. Do it Right the First Time. Sequence the Work Efficiently.
Maximize Uptime, Limit Downtime.
Procrastination - Answer-The practice of putting off for no good reason a
task that should be done right now.
Why do people procrastinate? - Answer-Fear of failure. Uncertainty about what they
are supposed to do. Not knowing where to start. The task is unpleasant. Desire to
work tasks that are more "fun".
How to overcome procrastination: - Answer-Once you know you procrastinate, try to
identify why you are avoiding the task.
, How to manage time: - Answer-Keep a Calendar. Wear a Watch. Keep a Notepad.
Create "Do Lists." Make a Time Inventory. Allow for Flexibility and Fun.
Stress - Answer-The body's response to change.
Things that can cause stress: - Answer-Everyday annoyances to serious
personal problems.
Why young people are more prone to stress than adults: - Answer-Growing up and
discovering who you are is
stressful. Young people lack the experience adults
have amassed. Ups and downs are normal.
Resilience: - Answer-The ability to bounce back and
recover from adversity
How to manage stress: - Answer-Try to Resolve the Problem. Avoid Things That
Bring You Down. Let Some Things Go. Exercise. Relax. Eat Well. Sleep Well.
Why is it bad to not be able to cope with stress? - Answer-People who lack coping
skills lose their battles with stress. Not being able to cope with stress also can lead to
drugs, and one finding oneself in a pattern of failure.
Team - Answer-A collection of individuals who are committed to working together to
achieve a common goal.
Why is team diversity good? - Answer-Great teams use individuals' special skills to
their
advantage
How should members of a team look to each other for leadership? - Answer-All team
members can encourage each other and pass on information. The team shouldn't be
forced to be lead by one person.
How does team spirit affect the performance of the team? - Answer-Team spirit
inspires cooperation, and connects members. Team spirit enables members to have
more success.
Synergy - Answer-the idea that by working together they can achieve
more than each individual could on their own.
What are the 4 characteristics of good team players? - Answer-Self-Discipline.
Selflessness. Enthusiasm. Loyalty.
Why must team members possess self discipline? - Answer-Team members are
supposed to add value to the
team, not be a drain on the team's energy.
AWARD LEADERSHIP TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the steps in the goal setting process? - Answer-Dream big. Identify a
specific goal and write it down. List the steps needed to reach the goal. Get help and
support from others. Work toward your goal, one step at a time.
What are the benefits of setting goals? - Answer-goals give you a sense of mission,
a
rudder, a meaningful purpose.
Why should leaders follow a process when making a decision? - Answer-a decision-
making process is useful because it helps ensure you won't overlook an important
aspect of your problem.
What steps are taken to make a decision? - Answer-Stop, think, and define the
problem. Get the facts. Brainstorm and list your options. Weigh your options.
Consider your values. Decide and act. Re-evaluate the decision.
Ethical Trap - Answer-Leaders who make bad initial decisions often get caught in the
"ethical trap."
Why must leaders avoid the ethical trap? - Answer-Because, often making one bad
ethical decision leads to another.
Why do good leaders motivate their followers to follow the core values? - Answer-
Leaders are examples to their followers. When they follow the core values, their
followers see that and do as well.
Time management - Answer-The process of organizing and using your time wisely.
How do leaders become more efficient? - Answer-Pay Attention. Come Prepared.
Focus on Your Goals. Do it Right the First Time. Sequence the Work Efficiently.
Maximize Uptime, Limit Downtime.
Procrastination - Answer-The practice of putting off for no good reason a
task that should be done right now.
Why do people procrastinate? - Answer-Fear of failure. Uncertainty about what they
are supposed to do. Not knowing where to start. The task is unpleasant. Desire to
work tasks that are more "fun".
How to overcome procrastination: - Answer-Once you know you procrastinate, try to
identify why you are avoiding the task.
, How to manage time: - Answer-Keep a Calendar. Wear a Watch. Keep a Notepad.
Create "Do Lists." Make a Time Inventory. Allow for Flexibility and Fun.
Stress - Answer-The body's response to change.
Things that can cause stress: - Answer-Everyday annoyances to serious
personal problems.
Why young people are more prone to stress than adults: - Answer-Growing up and
discovering who you are is
stressful. Young people lack the experience adults
have amassed. Ups and downs are normal.
Resilience: - Answer-The ability to bounce back and
recover from adversity
How to manage stress: - Answer-Try to Resolve the Problem. Avoid Things That
Bring You Down. Let Some Things Go. Exercise. Relax. Eat Well. Sleep Well.
Why is it bad to not be able to cope with stress? - Answer-People who lack coping
skills lose their battles with stress. Not being able to cope with stress also can lead to
drugs, and one finding oneself in a pattern of failure.
Team - Answer-A collection of individuals who are committed to working together to
achieve a common goal.
Why is team diversity good? - Answer-Great teams use individuals' special skills to
their
advantage
How should members of a team look to each other for leadership? - Answer-All team
members can encourage each other and pass on information. The team shouldn't be
forced to be lead by one person.
How does team spirit affect the performance of the team? - Answer-Team spirit
inspires cooperation, and connects members. Team spirit enables members to have
more success.
Synergy - Answer-the idea that by working together they can achieve
more than each individual could on their own.
What are the 4 characteristics of good team players? - Answer-Self-Discipline.
Selflessness. Enthusiasm. Loyalty.
Why must team members possess self discipline? - Answer-Team members are
supposed to add value to the
team, not be a drain on the team's energy.
