SERGEANT COURSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
criticism - Answers :If you have to say something to a cadet if they are doing something
wrong, always try to balance the negative with a positive statement. What principle is
this?
Sincerity - Answers :A good leader will always admit if he is wrong or doesn't know
something. What principle is this?
Courtesy - Answers :It requires an effort to learn and remember people's names, to talk
to them and take an interest in them, and listen to their point of view. What principle is
this?
Praise - Answers :When a person knows that his efforts have been appreciated, he will
usually try harder to improve his performance. What principle is this?
Leadership - Answers :This is the process, through direct or indirect means, of
influencing others to accomplish a mission by motivating and providing a vision which
creates the environment for sustained organisational success.
Command - Answers :This is the authority which a commander in military service
lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
Management - Answers :This is the planning, organising, directing and controlling of
organisational processes in the pursuit of organisational goals.
Ethics - Answers :This refers to the moral principles that govern human relations and
conduct.
Capacity - Answers :Leaders need to know each of their men so he can understand and
predict their behaviour. The ability of each individual depends on: intelligence; aptitudes
(eg mechanical); reaction time - that is, speed of understanding. What is this know as?
Motivation - Answers :This factor depends on: achievement; recognition; prospects of
advancement; responsibility; leadership standards (those of present leaders and those
demanded); organisation policy and administration (whether the effort is seen as 'worth
it', or the Unit is 'no good'). What is this factor called?
Frustration - Answers :When people feel that they are not achieving their goals, they
may over-reaction to minor situations or lose interest in his job or the group. What is this
called?
Effectiveness - Answers :suitability, capacity
Social, Security, status and satisfaction - Answers :Higher needs
criticism - Answers :If you have to say something to a cadet if they are doing something
wrong, always try to balance the negative with a positive statement. What principle is
this?
Sincerity - Answers :A good leader will always admit if he is wrong or doesn't know
something. What principle is this?
Courtesy - Answers :It requires an effort to learn and remember people's names, to talk
to them and take an interest in them, and listen to their point of view. What principle is
this?
Praise - Answers :When a person knows that his efforts have been appreciated, he will
usually try harder to improve his performance. What principle is this?
Leadership - Answers :This is the process, through direct or indirect means, of
influencing others to accomplish a mission by motivating and providing a vision which
creates the environment for sustained organisational success.
Command - Answers :This is the authority which a commander in military service
lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
Management - Answers :This is the planning, organising, directing and controlling of
organisational processes in the pursuit of organisational goals.
Ethics - Answers :This refers to the moral principles that govern human relations and
conduct.
Capacity - Answers :Leaders need to know each of their men so he can understand and
predict their behaviour. The ability of each individual depends on: intelligence; aptitudes
(eg mechanical); reaction time - that is, speed of understanding. What is this know as?
Motivation - Answers :This factor depends on: achievement; recognition; prospects of
advancement; responsibility; leadership standards (those of present leaders and those
demanded); organisation policy and administration (whether the effort is seen as 'worth
it', or the Unit is 'no good'). What is this factor called?
Frustration - Answers :When people feel that they are not achieving their goals, they
may over-reaction to minor situations or lose interest in his job or the group. What is this
called?
Effectiveness - Answers :suitability, capacity
Social, Security, status and satisfaction - Answers :Higher needs
