Convenience

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Part 4:
Leading
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_______ 3. I offer helpful advice to others on how to
advance their careers and encourage
them to develop their skills.
_______ 4. I stimulate enthusiasm for the work of the
group and say things to build the group’s
confidence.
_______ 5. I provide appropriate praise and recognition
for effective performance and show appre-
ciation for special efforts and contributions.
_______ 6. I reward effective performance with tan-
gible benefits.
_______ 7. I inform people about their duties and
responsibilities, clarify rules and policies,
and let people know what is expected of
them.
_______ 8. Either alone or jointly with others, I set
specific and challenging but realistic per-
formance goals.
_______ 9. I provide any necessary training and
coaching, or arrange for others to do it.
_______ 10. I keep everyone informed about deci-
sions, events, and developments that
affect their work.
_______ 11. I consult with others before making
work-related decisions.
_______ 12. I delegate responsibility and authority to
others and allow them discretion in
determining how to do their work.
_______ 13. I plan in advance how to efficiently
organize and schedule the work.
_______ 14. I look for new opportunities for the group
to exploit, propose new undertakings, and
offer innovative ideas.
_______ 15. I take prompt and decisive action to deal
with serious work-related problems and
disturbances.
_______ 16. I provide subordinates with the supplies,
equipment, support services, and other
resources necessary to work effectively.
_______ 17. I keep informed about the activities of the
group and check on its performance.
_______ 18. I keep informed about outside events that
have important implications for the
group.
_______ 19. I promote and defend the interests of the
group and take appropriate action to
obtain
necessary
resources
for
the
group.
_______ 20. I emphasize teamwork and try to pro-
mote cooperation, cohesiveness, and
identification with the group.
_______ 21. I discourage unnecessary fighting and
bickering within the group and help set-
tle conflicts and disagreements in a con-
structive manner.
_______ 22. I criticize specific acts that are unaccept-
able, find positive things to say, and pro-
vide an opportunity for people to offer
explanations.
_______ 23. I take appropriate disciplinary action to
deal with anyone who violates a rule, dis-
obeys an order, or has consistently poor
performance.
Source:
Reprinted with permission from David D. Van Fleet and
Gary A. Yukl,
Military Leadership: An Organizational Behavior
Perspective
, pp. 38–39. © Emerald Group Publishing.
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