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10th Grade
05/24/2009

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Term
select non-renewable energy source.

a wind
b hydropower
c coal
d solar photovoltaics
Definition
coal
Term
when did peak production of petroleum occur in the US?
Definition
1970
Term
when was the world-peak production of petroleum reached?
Definition
2002
Term
who is the greatest producer of crude oil in the world?
Definition
the middle east
Term
Ethics is _______?
Definition
all of the above

(a code of moral values, governs our behavior and what is right and wrong)
Term
organizations have several sources of ethical values.
Definition
the culture the organization establishes
Term
it is obvious with regard to ethics that companies need ____?
Definition
value based leadership
Term
with regard to ethics, organizations can help themselves by:
Definition

all of the above

 

a. establishing a code of ethics b. having a chief ethics officer c. protecting whistleblowers d. establishing training programs

Term
when did harry s Truman first show leadership
Definition
as an officer in WWI leading his men in the Argonne Battle
Term
what major decision did Truman make during WWII?
Definition
ordered the atom bomb to be dropped on who Japanese cities
Term
how did Truman show his vision through the Truman doctrine?
Definition
knew the soviet union was the threat and used it to help other countries resist soviet domination
Term
how did Truman show his courage with regard to Israel?
Definition
he based his decision on moral grounds not political grounds against the advice from his cabinet
Term
why did Truman fire general Douglas MacArthur?
Definition
because MacArthur publicly criticized his commander in chief
Term
with regard to civil rights, what lesson did Truman give about leadership?
Definition
he put his presidency at risk to achieve a moral good-- he did what is right
Term
Truman had great vision when it came to protection for Europe and the united states after the war. what did he do?
Definition
established the north Atlantic treaty organization and placed WWII hero General Eisenhower as its first commander
Term
from the presentation "the ten things employers want you to learn in college," what did employers rate the highest skill?
Definition
communication skills
Term
the author of "10 things your employers want you to learn.." says his most important skill is?
Definition
work ethic
Term
Communicating verbally is one of the skills the author of blah says you need to have. this includes knowing how to converse one on one, and knowing how to use your visual displays. what else does that author say you need to be able to do in this category?
Definition
know how to present to groups
Term
the author of blah says you need to be able to communicate in writing as a skill. what specific things do you need to be able to do under "communicate in writing?"
Definition
all of the above

(write well, edit and proof. use word processing tools, and know how to send information electronically)
Term
if you have prepared a proposal for a prospective customer and you fail to edit and proof your work, what is a possible result?
Definition
you may have missed a misspelling could keep you from getting the contract
Term
The author of blah says you must know how to use quantitative tools including calculating in your head. According to the author, when will you know what you are okay?
Definition
you can calculate the percent change in your fall and spring GPA in your head
Term
the author of blah says you need to be able to solve problems and first, you need to be able to identify the problem. what do some people tend to do?
Definition
people tend to process solutions, rather than identify the problem
Term
the author of blah says that the best managers think of themselves as ______?
Definition
playing coaches
Term
at the end of the blah power point presentation, i briefed on things you should know as extra credit. i focused on two skills; what are they?
Definition
sports skills and foreign language skill
Term
Maxwell says there are three levels of leadership intuition. two are those who naturally see it and those who will never see it. what is the other level?
Definition
those who are nurtured to see it -- called information intuition
Term
according to Maxwell, why did our civil war last five years instead of a shorter time like two years?
Definition
because Robert e lee led the south
Term
who you are is who you attract is Maxwells's law of ____?
Definition
magnetism
Term
only secure leaders give power to others. this is maxwell's law of _____?
Definition
empowerment
Term
the number one enemy of empowerment is _____.
Definition
desire for job security
Term
according to Maxwell's law of Buy In. people first buy into the leader and then to the _____.
Definition
vision
Term
Maxwell says if you buy into the leader but not into the vision then get another ______.
Definition
vision
Term
according to Maxwell's law of explosive growth, leaders who develop their other leaders in their company do what to their growth?
Definition
multiply it
Term
Maxwell says that leaders that develop followers do the following: they focus on the strengths, they give their power away, and they invest their time in others. they also do this.
Definition
develop the top %20
Term
if you want to leave a legacy Maxwell says you have to ______
Definition
encourage and value team
Term
according to Maxwell, leadership determines what for the organization?
Definition
success
Term
in blah, covey says that principle centered leaders are continually learning. when they do what they discover that ______
Definition
they more they know they more they do not know
Term
leaders who are service oriented see life as a ______
Definition
mission
Term
principle centered leaders are synergistic, meaning they ______.
Definition
all of the above

(are change agents, they improve every situation, they work smart, and they work hard)
Term
wealth without work
Definition
motive is greed
Term
pleasure without conscience
Definition
what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
Term
knowledge without character
Definition
Hitler is an example of this
Term
business without ethics
Definition
commerce without morality
Term
science without humanity
Definition
man against humanity
Term
religion without sacrifice
Definition
we do not walk with people
Term
politics without principle
Definition
values not aligned with principles
Term
the basic element of character is ______?
Definition
integrity
Term
verbal inconstancy
Definition
a lack of courage
Term
action inconsistency
Definition
a hypocrite
Term
personal inconsistency
Definition
saying or doing what others want
Term
total lack of integrity
Definition
no consistency between a person's values, words, or actions
Term
name the five main energy sources
Definition
oil
coal
renewable
natural gas
nuclear
Term
covey says that proactive people are still influenced by external stimuli and their response is based upon their _______
Definition
values
Term
covey says begin with the end in mind. there is a mental or first creation and a physical creation. this is and examples of "all things are created ______"
Definition
twice
Term
you can spend your times in one of four ways. but if you put first things first, according to covey you will be working on:
Definition
not urgent important activities
Term
covey says that integrity, maturity, and an abundance mentality are the character traits essential to:
Definition
win/win
Term
covey says if you have low considerations for people and lots of courage, you fall into the _______ category.
Definition
win/lose
Term
define synergy
Definition
the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
Term
a healthy and balanced life revolves around four values. they are:
Definition
physical
emotional/social
mental
spiritual
Term
based on the Bush(s) power point, their greatest difference was:
Definition
vision
Term
President George w bush allowed the press free access during the cobra II invasion. in addition he embedded the press with military units. what did his father, president George hw bush allow the press to do during desert storm?
Definition
restricted the press to press pools
Term
president George bush (43) has been criticized for his cognitive style and some people think him not to have brilliant intellect. however, president bush holds one distinction that sets him apart. what is it?
Definition
first president to hold a masters degree
Term
in his book, John Maxwell says "the true measure of leadership is _______ and if you do not have this you will never be able to lead others."
Definition
influence
Term
in the law of influence there are five myths. one myth says those who are intelligent are thought of as leaders. this is the ____ myth
Definition
knowledge myth
Term
sir Edmond Hillary was the first to reach the top of mt Everest but was not the team leader. he also traveled to the south pole and received recognition but the team leader was sir Vivian Fuchs. being first isn't always the same as leading. this demonstrates what myth?
Definition
pioneer myth
Term
who best demonstrates Maxwell's law of process?
Definition
Theodore Roosevelt
Term
in the law of process, when we realize we need to learn how to lead, we are in what phase?
Definition
i know what i don't know
Term
in the law of process when your leadership becomes reflexive you are in what phase?
Definition
i go because of what i know
Term
the quote "anyone can steer the ship but it takes a leader to chart the course" is which of Maxwell's laws?
Definition
the law of navigation
Term
in maxwell's law of navigation, two people set out for the North pole Ronald Amudson was successful because he did things to give himself the best chance for success. who led the team that failed and died?
Definition
Scott
Term
in the law of navigation, Maxwell says if you are a leader which should you do to give yourself the best chance of success?
Definition
all of the above

(draw on your past experience, listen to what others have to say, examine conditions before you decide, and know your obstacles to success)
Term
"when the real leader speaks, people listen," demonstrates which of maxwell's laws?
Definition
law of E.F. Hutton
Term
in the law of E.F. Hutton, there are two types of leaders. one is the real leader; what is the other leader called
Definition
position leader
Term
Maxwell says there are five types of people you should bring into your organization. one type is those who raise up others. what people at HCHS demonstrate this?
Definition
students who tutor other students
Term
"A leader's potential is determined by those closest to him" demonstrates which one of Maxwell's laws?
Definition
the law of the inner circle
Term
Major Doug Crandall says as a leader you will be:
Definition
a part time failure
Term
Major Crandall says that many leaders lack the ability to take a hard look at themselves. he recommends as leaders we should teach ourselves how to lead through:
Definition
honest reflection
Term
crandall says there are three distinct categories of leadership failure. failures in what we do, failures of who we are, and failures of _____________.
Definition
we we want to be
Term
who said "leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character, but if you must be without one, be without strategy."
Definition
General Norman Schwarzkopf
Term
What does this statement mean?
"would i love to win a national companionship? absolutely! and is it something i think about? absolutely! but i wont do it at all costs. i wont sell my soul to win a national chapionship." -Rhonda Revelle (nebraska softball coach)
Definition
never compromise your integrity
Term
your character counts on the playing field, in the classroom and even in your _______.
Definition
social life
Term
MLK, Ghandi, George Washington, mother Teresa, nelson Mandela, and Eleanor Roosevelt had one important thing in common. what was it?
Definition
an overwhelming sense of commitment to their cause
Term
in the commitment continuum you want to be in either one of two places. what are they?
Definition
committed or compelled
Term
why is confidence so important in sports?
Definition
keeps you from worrying
Term
a good leader and athlete will not focus on the uncontrollables. the uncontrollables is/are...
Definition
all of the above

(coach's decisions, crowd, injuries, and weather)
Term
there are five ways to stay ahead of the curve. choose the correct one(s).
Definition
all of the above

(be a better listener, read a trade magazine, volunteer, read what has stood the test of time)
Term
the human brain has two hemispheres. the left controls analytic and verbal processes and the right controls visual and perceptual processes. creativity then would then require ______.
Definition
both sides of the brain
Term
James Collins and Jerry porras identifies four key principles that make you the best. two are key. one is change "or" to "and" and the other is...
Definition
do not change your core values
Term
in blah, the author says that creativity thrives on ______?
Definition
wise reading
Term
brainstorming is valuable because you get a lot of ideas, what other things does brainstorming do?
Definition
all of the above

(changes attitudes, builds teamwork, and develops confidence)
Term
studies show that people tend to remember only about 10% of what they hear, and 50% of what they hear and see. but what percent do they tend to remember of when they see, hear and do?
Definition
90%
Term
coercive power
Definition
based on fear
Term
connection power
Definition
based on links with important people
Term
expert power
Definition
based on the leader's skill and knowledge
Term
information power
Definition
based of access to information
Term
legitimate power
Definition
based on position
Term
referent power
Definition
based on personal traits
Term
reward power
Definition
based on rewards, pay, promotion, etc.
Term
what was significant about George HW bush during WWII?
Definition
he was the youngest pilot in the Navy
Term
where did Bush start his political career?
Definition
Harris County Texas
Term
as vice president for president Ronald Reagan, where did bush make his biggest impact?
Definition
foreign policy
Term
as president, bush pushed for volunteerism across the country. how did he do this?
Definition
though his "1000 points of light"
Term
president bush oversaw two wars in foreign countries during his term in office. Name the countries.
Definition
Panama and Iraq
Term
in 1992, president bush lost the presidential election to Bill Clinton. it is believed Bush lost because
Definition
all of the above

(he raised taxes, Ross Perot a third party canidate took votes that Bush would have received, Clinton ran a good campaign, and the nation was struggling economically)
Term
In Maxwell's laws, he talks about Abby Kohnstamm who brought IBM back to prominence by giving this business giant vision. what law did she demonstrate?
Definition
the law of the compass
Term
"the team can make adjustments if it knows where it stands" demonstrates which law of teamwork?
Definition
the law of the scoreboard
Term
Character + Competence + Commitment + Consistency + Cohesion = Countability demonstrates which one of Maxwell's laws of teamwork?
Definition
the law of countability
Term
what does the terrorist organization name "al Qaeda" mean?
Definition
the base
Term
according to Maxwell, a team that reaches its potential always has a ______
Definition
catalyst
Term
Maxwell says there are only three kinds of people on a team. select the statement that does not fit

a. people who don't want the ball
b. people who want the ball
c. people who dont have the ball
d. people who should have the ball
Definition
c people who dont have the ball
Term
Maxwell says rotten attitudes ruin a team. what law of teamwork is this?
Definition
the law of the bad apple
Term
Maxwell says a great starter alone is not enough if a team wants to reach the highest level. what law of teamwork is this?
Definition
the law of the bench
Term
Gordon Bethune turned Contenental Airlines around in the 80s by having an 800 hot line, by sending out a company magizine to every employee, by haviving many meetings and with an open door policy represents which of maxwells laws of teamwork?
Definition
the law of communication
Term
Rick Hoyt and his dad completed 53 marathons and 135 triathlons represent which of Maxwell's laws?
Definition
the law of high morale
Term
what is the key to leadership according to Colonel Patrick J. Sweeney in his article on combatant leadership?
Definition
trust
Term
Sweeney says there are two key factors of competence. they are ____ and ____.
Definition
job knowledge and decision making
Term
what leadership characteristic was rated highest by combat troops in Sweeney's article?
Definition
Competency
Term
According to Sweeney, courage is viewed in two dimensions; physical courage and moral courage. which statement(s) correctly describe moral courage?
Definition
all of the above

(strength of character, to act according to your values, to stand up to authority to defend your people, and to defend your people's decisions)
Term
according to Sweeney, what determines a leader's credibility?
Definition
competence and character
Term
Lee Csorba in his presentation at the college of biblical studies says that when you count others more significant than yourselves then you do what?
Definition
all of the above

(manage your ambitions, dive into the sacrifice, reserve your ambition for things other than yourself, and nurture your followers)
Term
Lee Csorba says you become the average of your best __ friends.
Definition
5
Term
when Csorba says we have become a Facebook generation of instant popularity, speaks to which characteristic we should manage?
Definition
manage your desires
Term
from the power point on organizations, we learned that Xerox Corporation failed because?
Definition
they were a victim of their own success
Term
what is a lesson organizations can learn from the mistakes Xerox made?
Definition
never move away from your core capability
Term
what does the term "the world is flat" mean?
Definition
technology like the internet has made the world smaller
Term
what's important to know about the workforce?
Definition
by 2020 women will make up half the workforce
Term
what is an organization?
Definition
all of the above

(a social entity, goal directed, activity systems, and linked to the external environment)
Term
middle management
Definition
directing and coordinating other parts of the organization
Term
technical core
Definition
people who do the basic work of the organization
Term
administrative support
Definition
responsible for upkeep including facilities, maintenance and human resources
Term
top management
Definition
provides direction for the organization
Term
technical support
Definition
help the organization adapt to the environment
Term
organizations deal with many groups; select the correct answer(s).
Definition
all of the above

(employees, creditors, management, owners and stockholders, and community)
Term
what are the most important thing organizations need to do?
Definition
develop leadership
Term
how did JFK get into the navy?
Definition
he avoided the physical exam
Term
what did JFK do during his time in public services that was unusual?
Definition
he gave his government salary to charity
Term
who assassinated JFK?
Definition
Lee Harvey Oswald
Term
why was the Bay of Pigs such a disaster?
Definition
all of the above

(it was changed from a daytime invasion to a nighttime invasion, because air cover was pulled back, because the navy was kept from assisting the Cuban exiles, and because JFK had underestimated Castro's strength)
Term
what event took us closest to nuclear was with the Soviet Union?
Definition
the Cuban Missile Crisis
Term
Why did JFK choose the least offensive action during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Definition
because he knew he could increase his options and he kept the door open to negotiations for a solution
Term
what was ironic about the final solution to the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Definition
Jupiter missiles were key to the agreement and they were supposed to have been already dismantled them 6 months earlier
Term
why as a leader didn't JFK take action when the Soviets/ East Germans built the Berlin Wall?
Definition
None of the three essentials for the US were threatened; presence of allied troops, a free west Berlin, and allied access to west Berlin
Term
How did JFK as our president and leader demonstrate his great vision?
Definition
he challenged us to land a man on the moon and supported NASA
Term
How did JFK demonstrate his leadership in his fight for civil rights?
Definition
in spite of knowing he would put his reelection in jeopardy, Kennedy pushed for civil rights for blacks and alienated the southern white democrats
Term
if Kennedy was not assassinated what would probably been avoided?
Definition
the Vietnam War would not have occured
Term
based on the HCHS organizational chart we discussed in class, who does the manager of our administrations office work for?
Definition
principal
Term
based on the HCHS organizational chart we discussed in class, who does the manager of our Advancement office work for?
Definition
Headmaster
Term
Based on the HCHS organizational chart we discussed in class, whom does the athletic director work for?
Definition
principal
Term
in the power point "change in Organizations," where have most of the company's new products come from?
Definition
from outside the company
Term
there are two types of change in companies; one is incremental and the other is?
Definition
radical
Term
Change falls into four categories in organizations; two are product and service changes, and strategy and structure changes. what are the other two?
Definition
technology and culture changes
Term
Tiger teams, moonshine ships, and skunk works are examples of companies making...?
Definition
?????????????
Term
How many new products achieve economic success?
Definition
12%
Term
what characteristics did successful new products have?
Definition
all of the above

(organizations understood customer needs, good marketing, good use of outside technology, and top management in full support)
Term
when companies decentralize, what are they trying to do?
Definition
have decision making at the lowest levels in the organization
Term
what is critical in time based competition?
Definition
the speed in which you can produce a new product
Term
what was a strategy and structure change for HCHS user?
Definition
went to a paperless grading system
Term
what causes companies to change their culture?
Definition
all of the above

(racial discrimination, sexual harassment, benefits, and mentoring, promotion, and recruiting)
Term
what is the one word that best describes Andrew Jackson?
Definition
Persistent
Term
who said "Ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country?"
Definition
JFK
Term
who said "Destiny rewards the persistent?"
Definition
Andrew Jackson
Term
who said "The buck stops here?"
Definition
Harry S. Truman
Term
Who is the leader of "al Qaeda?"
Definition
Osama bin Laden
Term
Who formed the terrorist organization "al Jihad?"
Definition
Ayman al-Zawahiri
Term
What "trigger" incensed Osama bin Laden and made him direct his terrorism against the Us?
Definition
the US military persence in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm
Term
What lessons did we learn as a country by being attacked on 911?
Definition

all of the above

 

(do not underestimate the threat of al Qaeda, our intelligence agencies must share information, we need better human intelligence, we need to protect our borders, and we need to stay eternally vigilant)

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