SPAATZ LEADERSHIP EXAM 6 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
When developing a command intent, your starting point should be
the command intent of your superior
Leadership can be a vocation, which is a profession that engages the heart, mind, and
____________.
soul
Leaders who are concerned with the development and performance of individuals who do
not directly report to them are said to ________________________.
lead from a distance
This component of effective delegation is defined as the influence one possesses at any point
in time, which will cause someone to do what the commanding officer wants them to do at
that time.
authority
What happens when an officer’s principles conflict with the supervisor’s
directions?
The officer should address his concerns with his supervisor and then act accordingly.
Interviewers can overcome interview challenges by
helping the candidate to feel comfortable during the interview.
Which step in delegation explains the purpose of the job and explains the goals of the task?
assign the task
The four pillars of safety leadership are:
safety must be integrated, safety is a right, everyone is responsible for safety, and safety is a
value.
, A concise, clear depiction of a staff member’s total duties and requirements can be
found in a
job description
Leadership through a link is reflected through which of the following?
Leaders who work through subordinate leaders.
Which parliamentary term describes the requirement that least half of the group’s
members be present for the committee’s work to be legitimate?
the quorum
A _________________is a group of people entrusted to study issues, make
recommendations or decisions, or perform some kind of service to a larger group.
committee
There are five triggers that show an organization that putting a committee-style leadership
in motion has become necessary. Which one of the triggers listed below reflects the need to
raise an overall organization’s collective intelligence?
specialization and expertise
Which hazard in hiring decision-making is described as the tendency to favor people who
come from a background similar to their own?
halo effect
A(n) ________________is a system in which people or groups are ranked one above the
other according to status or authority.
hierarchy
In interpersonal conflict, it is important for leaders to acknowledge the distal, or
background, context for conflict that might arise. Why is this so important?
. Leaders should be mindful of how past events can cause present conflict.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
When developing a command intent, your starting point should be
the command intent of your superior
Leadership can be a vocation, which is a profession that engages the heart, mind, and
____________.
soul
Leaders who are concerned with the development and performance of individuals who do
not directly report to them are said to ________________________.
lead from a distance
This component of effective delegation is defined as the influence one possesses at any point
in time, which will cause someone to do what the commanding officer wants them to do at
that time.
authority
What happens when an officer’s principles conflict with the supervisor’s
directions?
The officer should address his concerns with his supervisor and then act accordingly.
Interviewers can overcome interview challenges by
helping the candidate to feel comfortable during the interview.
Which step in delegation explains the purpose of the job and explains the goals of the task?
assign the task
The four pillars of safety leadership are:
safety must be integrated, safety is a right, everyone is responsible for safety, and safety is a
value.
, A concise, clear depiction of a staff member’s total duties and requirements can be
found in a
job description
Leadership through a link is reflected through which of the following?
Leaders who work through subordinate leaders.
Which parliamentary term describes the requirement that least half of the group’s
members be present for the committee’s work to be legitimate?
the quorum
A _________________is a group of people entrusted to study issues, make
recommendations or decisions, or perform some kind of service to a larger group.
committee
There are five triggers that show an organization that putting a committee-style leadership
in motion has become necessary. Which one of the triggers listed below reflects the need to
raise an overall organization’s collective intelligence?
specialization and expertise
Which hazard in hiring decision-making is described as the tendency to favor people who
come from a background similar to their own?
halo effect
A(n) ________________is a system in which people or groups are ranked one above the
other according to status or authority.
hierarchy
In interpersonal conflict, it is important for leaders to acknowledge the distal, or
background, context for conflict that might arise. Why is this so important?
. Leaders should be mindful of how past events can cause present conflict.
