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NCOA Canvas questions Course Introduction - TSgt Irwin is a member of Security Forces and is married with two children. She just received her course materials. While reviewing the material, she begi ... ns to wonder how she will get it done with her work schedule and getting everything done at home. She spoke with her husband about helping out around the house and with the kids while she was doing her course work. This allowed her to complete the course within the allotted time. TSgt Irwin's actions BEST illustrates __________ and its impact on her effectiveness. a. self-discipline b. procrastination c. dealing with distractions - ✔✔c. dealing with distractions Course Introduction - While speaking to his ALS class, SSgt Baldwin says, "This doesn't count toward course completion; however, you should prepare as if it did. It is a way for you to measure how well you understand the material prior to taking the final." SSgt Baldwin's comments BEST identify ________. a. progress check b. formative exercise c. summative evaluation - ✔✔b. formative exercise Course Introduction - While speaking with a fellow instructor concerning student performance, TSgt Ford says, "TSgt Lacey worked hard during the class, she didn't let anything interfere with homework, participated in class, and did a great job with her speaking assignments. She took good notes, shared with the flight and organized study sessions. Her leadership probably helped her and her peers score well on the final exam. She will most likely use the information she learned once she returns to her home station." TSgt Lacey's effective/ineffective use of ____________ will MOST LIKELY ___________ her effectiveness. a. time management; enhance b. time management; degrade c. keys to successful learning; enhance d. keys to successful learning; degrade - ✔✔c. keys to successful learning; enhance Airmanship - TSgt McKinney notices there are too many discrepancies and her section is not taking the upcoming base inspection seriously. She briefs, "You've shown poor performance and your work is below standards, you've not been candid in your work and you haven't been holding each other responsible for completing tasks on time. It's disappointing you haven't taken any ownership and pride in this organization to get us to pass this base wide inspection." TSgt McKinney's comments BEST identifies _____ and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. direction, discipline, and recognition b. integrity first c. respect - ✔✔b. integrity first Airmanship - TSgt Ohler is SSgt Robertson's mentor. SSgt Robertson says, "A1C Rivera isn't a very hard worker. When I have a task, I complete it immediately. He takes his time and gets the work done no earier than the deadline." TSgt Ohler replies, "What is the quality of his work?" Robertson says, "It's great, I never have to go back to him for corrections." TSgt Ohler replies, "Rivera may not work to your expectations, but he is more than capable of completing whatever you ask of him. Sit down with him and get to know him better, ask about his ideas and concerns. Include him in the process of the tasks you give him." This scenario BEST illustrates TSgt Ohler's understanding of ___________ and its impact on the subordinate. a. respect b. hardiness of spirit c. excellence in all we do - ✔✔a. respect Airmanship - You're stationed at a high ops tempo location. You find out your squadron is notified of a real-world support mission that requires you and your section to work even longer hours with no days off. As you prepare yourself mentally for this overwhelming challenge, you remember you've done this before. This is about mission accomplishment and effectively getting the job done. Your priority is to focus on keeping your team motivated to help move forward during this demanding time. Your use/misuse of ________ will MOST LIKELY _____ mission effectiveness. a. profession of arms; increase b. profession of arms; decrease c. moral courage; increase d. moral courage; decrease - ✔✔a. profession of arms; increase Critical Thinking - During a conversation with his subordinate about intellectual standards that are known across the board, TSgt Cactus says, "Think about a dispute or a point that hasn't been voiced yet. A problem might meet all the preceding criterions, but is only offered from one viewpoint." TSgt Cactus' comments BEST identify the universal intellectual standard of _________________. a. breadth b. precision c. relevance - ✔✔a. breadth Critical Thinking - TSgt Cody is the manager of a large project. His boss mentioned a concern with the amount of money spent on the project. After gathering the data, the report reflected not only funding for his project but also funding for another program. He asked the questions: How is the other project connected to the money spent on my project and how does that bear on the issue? This scenario BEST illustrates the use of the ____________standard. a. relevance b. fairness c. clarity - ✔✔a. relevance Critical Thinking - Over the last several months, leadership has been concerned about high expenditures in logistics. TSgt Tomlin is tasked with investigating the situation and making sense of the budget issues by providing specifics on the items purchased. After his analysis, he reports to his leadership by saying, "I've skimmed the logistics section paperwork and the expenditures seem justified. Some of the purchases are for consumables and others are for new equipment items." TSgt Tomlin's use/misuse of ___________________ will MOST LIKELY _______________________ mission effectiveness. a. logic; enhance b. logic; hinder c. precision; enhance d. precision; hinder - ✔✔d. precision; hinder Adaption-Innovation Theory - TSgt Legacy states to his team members, "Each of you may approach problems from different viewpoints. Some of you may be more innovative, while others may be more adaptive. One is not better than the other, it is based on your preference." SSgt Chase raises her hand and says, "Well, what if you are more adaptive and the problem requires a more innovative solution?" TSgt Legacy's comments BEST identify________. a. style b. level c. cognitive gap - ✔✔a. style Adaption-Innovation Theory - TSgt Finch says to SSgt Ruth, "You seem quiet and distant this week. What's going on?" Ruth replies, "I don't like the way others on my team can't break away from the regulations and processes to find solutions. It's not my way of doing things and it causes me to shut down." Finch says, "We're all working toward the same goal, so even though their way may not be the way you prefer to solve problems, let's at least consider what the others bring to the table and try to meet them somewhere in the middle." Several days later, TSgt Finch notices an improvement in the relationship between SSgt Ruth and the rest of the team. TSgt Finch's final comment BEST illustrates _______ and its impact on subordinate effectiveness. a. coping b. bridging c. problem Bs - ✔✔b. bridging Adaption-Innovation Theory - TSgt Jasper has worked with many teams over the years. 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