Motivating Others

Another name for a "power down" approach to authority is __________.

• leading

• motivating

• delegating

• micromanaging

Give examples of intangible rewards that can be given to subordinates for jobs well done.

• Money, food, or release time from drill

• Ribbons, certificates of achievement, public notice of their performance

• Rewards should not be given because they show preferential treatment

• Praise, a compliment, a pat on the back, positive feedback, etc.

A complement is __________.

• to complete

• to relieve

• to form an opinion without knowing or in spite of the facts

• that which has a value not dependent on physical makeup

If a leader must counsel subordinates for negative behaviors, when and where should that counseling take place?

• Counseling should take place instantly and in public so the subordinate will learn the lesson immediately

• Wait a week and then council the subordinate in private.

• Counseling should take place as soon as possible and in a small-group setting.

   

• It should take place as quickly as possible after an infraction, and it should take place in private to prevent public humiliation.

In order for leaders to motivate followers, leaders must satisfy the personal needs of subordinates as well as their work-related goals.

• True

• False

Name tangible rewards that can be presented to subordinates to reward jobs that are well done.

• Praise, a compliment

• A pat on the back, positive feedback

• Ribbons, medals, free time

• Public recognition, a word of thanks

Another name for delegating authority is the __________ approach.

• Shared leadership

• Power up

• Power down

• Power to the people

Allowing subordinates to help plan future events is one technique of motivating them

• True

• False

Rewarding team members who support unit tasks by giving them ribbons, medals, or certificates is effective because doing so satisfies social needs and serves as a motivator.

• True

• False

Intangible is __________.

• to complete

• to relieve

• to form an opinion without knowing or in spite of the facts

• that which has a value not dependent on physical makeup