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A leader watches trainees closely and corrects mistakes as they happen. What is this called?

Active management by exception.

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Why: In active management by exception, the leader watches closely for errors and rule-breaking, then fixes them. It is transactional because the leader reacts to what the follower does.

Huh, didn't know that: A uniform inspection, where errors are found and fixed, is a classic example.

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Answer: Active management by exception. In active management by exception, the leader watches closely for errors and rule-breaking, then fixes them. It is transactional because the leader reacts to what the follower does.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2, Chapter 7 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    In active MBE, a leader watches followers closely to observe mistakes and violations of rules, then corrects the wrongs.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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