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PGA PGM 3.0 LEVEL 3 TEST 2025 WITH 600
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How does the PGA define the elite player for purposes of developing a long-term player development plan?Primary goal of being competitive at a high level How is the motivation of staff members affected by managers who constantly provide instructions and suggestions of learning new tasks?Demotivates, no autonomy is given Which principle of motivating work describes an employee who would benefit most from the challenge of learning new tasks?Skill variety Which principle of motivating work is the General Manager using when she asks the head chef to update the tournament banquet packages to align with tournament growth initiatives?Significant work The new Assistant Food and Beverage Director is assigned to redesign the menu.What principle of motivating work is in use for this assignment?Whole task Which principle of motivating work would be used for employees who need new learning challenges?Skill variety What principle of motivating work is being demonstrating when a manager builds ongoing relationships with customers into a performer's job?Significant work 1 / 4
pg. 2 Which principle of motivating work is best represented when a PGA General Manager decides to cross-train employees?Skill variety The Course Maintenance Mechanic is assigned to develop the procedures manual for managing the equipment repairs. What principle of motivating work is in use for this assignment?Whole task The Player Assistant has been arriving late each day. The PGA General Manager also notices that pace-of-play has increased, and the players have been complaining about his lack of course visibility. What principle of motivating work should the General Manger apply in this situation?Significant work The Superintendent is supervising the construction of a second golf course on property, and the Assistant Superintendent is assigned to oversee the existing course. Which principle of motivating work is being used in this scenario?Whole task The PGA General Manager notices a lack of performance with a starter and a Golf Car Attendant. Upon meeting with both individuals, they confess that they feel redundancy in their current positions. The PGA General Manager makes the decision to cross-train both employees. What principle of motivating work is in use for this assignment?Skill variety Which principle of motivating work is being applied when a PGA General Manager assigns the Outside Operations Supervisor to create the season's schedule for all outside departments?Whole task The Food and Beverage Manager is frustrated when attempting to hire new staff.The PGA General Manager insists on having the final hiring decision. What principle of motivating work should the General; Manager use to be more effective?Autonomy 2 / 4
pg. 3 Which principle of motivating work is applied when the Merchandiser assigns the new intern the responsibility of counting the items included in the accessories classification of inventory?Significant work Which principle of motivating work is being utilized when a PGA General Manager asks the Marketing Director to advertise growth of the game initiatives by increasing the club's social media engagement?Whole task What are the two guidelines that define both the purpose and the activities of a junior golf development program?Safety, fun, and proper mechanics What is one misconception regarding who is best qualified to teach people with a disability or injury to play golf?Teaching must come from someone that has expertise outside of golf What is often challenged when teaching a player with a disability or injury?The professional's knowledge of fundamentals What is the best course of action if a teacher is unsure of what to say to a player who has a disability or injury?Focus on ability, ask the student for advice, or when in doubt ask What is an example of a phrase that would be most appropriate when speaking with students who have a disability or injury?Referring to person first What should an instructor do when teaching someone who has lost a limb?Learn to hit shots emulating the disability When teaching a player with a disability, which topics should be avoided during an open interview?Being portrayed as brave, courageous, or inspirational What should a teacher do when teaching a player who has a disability? 3 / 4
pg. 4 Learn about the disability, project positive attitude, use appropriate terminology What role should technology play compared to ball flight when teaching a lesson?Measure, identify swing error What does technology help the instructor to identify?Source of problem vs. results of problem How does a LPGA Tour player's angle of decent compare to that of the average PGA Tour player?Lands at a shallower angle Should technology be used to help develop one model swing for all players?No, one swing does not work for everyone What should be established before introducing technology into the learning environment with a beginning golfer?Concept of how the club moves What type of feedback does technology provide during practice?Augmented How can a teacher use technology to help a golfer identify the root cause of losing clubhead lag too son?3-D imagining or pressure platforms What is the typical result of using a camera that films with a slower frame rate?Image will be blurred in the downswing and the impact area When recording golf swings from a down the line perspective using 2D video, what will the club appear to do from a camera angle that is lower and more behind the player?Will appear to have more out to in path When putting, from what distance will a one-degree direction change hit the edge of the hole instead of the center of the hole?10 feet
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