Developing Leading Marines Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and ________ with earlier experiences having more of an effect than later experiences. - Answer-Parents, teachers, and peers Attitudes are not as deeply held as values. - Answer-True CATEGORIES - Answer-Values are organized into the following five categories: •Political values •Social values •Personal values •Economic values •Religious values CHARACTER - Answer-Our character is defined by "...the commitment to an admirable set of values, and the courage to manifest those values in one's life, no matter the cost in terms of personal success or popularity." (Sorely, 1989) VALUES AND LEADERSHIP - Answer-If a Marine is left without any guidance or supervision, then personal values will determine what that Marine will or will not do. Leaders must provide guidance and supervision to inspire and reinforce organizational values to have an effect on the behavior of our Marines. IDENTIFYING WITH PEERS VICE UNIT - Answer-When there is a breakdown in vertical cohesion within the parent command, Marines only identify with their peers and not with their unit. Marines in a group or section are only loyal to those Marines within the immediate group. IMPACT ON UNIT SUCCESS - Answer-Some Marines fail to make the connection between group objectives and command mission. Failing to understand the impact they have on the operation of the unit causes a disassociation from the unit and the Marine Corps. INSUFFICIENT CHALLENGES - Answer-Many Marines joined the Corps to be challenged to the fullest extent of their capabilities. Disillusionment occurs if their units have low individual expectations.INEFFECTIVE MENTORS - Answer-When new Marines check into a unit, they are looking to others to confirm accepted behaviors. Without a proper mentor, a Marine may choose a negative role model simply because of a dominant personality. LACK OF MARINE CORPS STANDARDS - Answer-A witnessed deviation from, and a lack of adherence to, required standards leaves a negative opinion of both the command and the leadership. If Marines are continually exposed to such an environment, their standards will begin to suffer as their expectations and sense of accomplishment dwindle.