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LDR-302S Organizational Culture Questions
and Answers
Describe toxic behaviors and their negative effects upon an
organization.
Ans: •shaming (the exercise of humiliation, sarcasm, potshots, or
mistake-pointing with the intent of reducing another's self-worth),
• passive hostility (the use of passive-aggressive behavior with the intent
of directing one's anger inappropriately),
• team sabotage (meddling with the intent to either establish one's
personal power base or make the team less productive),
• indifference (an apparent lack of regard and compassion for the
welfare of subordinates)
• negativity (an interpersonal style that has a negative impact on
organizational climate)
• exploitation (the perception that the superior is getting ahead at team
member expense.)
Describe methods that SNCOs can use to help facilitate a positive
culture in an organization.
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Ans: Leader training and development- The means of addressing toxic,
counterproductive leadership cannot be limited to punishment, removal,
and dismissal nor individualistic character development. Leaders need
skills in demonstrating and promoting resect among team members
Leader assessment- Since toxic leaders are experts in appearances, they
tend to benefit from the biased performance evaluation system.
Supervisory leaders need skills in identifying toxic behaviors,
confronting subordinates, and coaching soldiers in healthy leadership
Organizational culture and policies- The purpose of the military
departments' core values is to clarify expectations and behaviors as a
means of addressing toxic leadership. the military departments need to
reinforce a culture that truly reflects the highest standards of values-
based behavior. Tis means that members not only refrain from
disrespecting each other but that they also demonstrate the highest
resect for each other; that they not only give the appearance of selfless
service as they pursue personal benefits but that they also serve to
empower others' success, even if they receive nothing in return; and that
they also hold each other accountable.
Identify conditions in which toxic behaviors can manifest
themselves in an organization.
© 2025 All rights reserved
LDR-302S Organizational Culture Questions
and Answers
Describe toxic behaviors and their negative effects upon an
organization.
Ans: •shaming (the exercise of humiliation, sarcasm, potshots, or
mistake-pointing with the intent of reducing another's self-worth),
• passive hostility (the use of passive-aggressive behavior with the intent
of directing one's anger inappropriately),
• team sabotage (meddling with the intent to either establish one's
personal power base or make the team less productive),
• indifference (an apparent lack of regard and compassion for the
welfare of subordinates)
• negativity (an interpersonal style that has a negative impact on
organizational climate)
• exploitation (the perception that the superior is getting ahead at team
member expense.)
Describe methods that SNCOs can use to help facilitate a positive
culture in an organization.
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Ans: Leader training and development- The means of addressing toxic,
counterproductive leadership cannot be limited to punishment, removal,
and dismissal nor individualistic character development. Leaders need
skills in demonstrating and promoting resect among team members
Leader assessment- Since toxic leaders are experts in appearances, they
tend to benefit from the biased performance evaluation system.
Supervisory leaders need skills in identifying toxic behaviors,
confronting subordinates, and coaching soldiers in healthy leadership
Organizational culture and policies- The purpose of the military
departments' core values is to clarify expectations and behaviors as a
means of addressing toxic leadership. the military departments need to
reinforce a culture that truly reflects the highest standards of values-
based behavior. Tis means that members not only refrain from
disrespecting each other but that they also demonstrate the highest
resect for each other; that they not only give the appearance of selfless
service as they pursue personal benefits but that they also serve to
empower others' success, even if they receive nothing in return; and that
they also hold each other accountable.
Identify conditions in which toxic behaviors can manifest
themselves in an organization.
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