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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The combination of tactical and strategic management






2. To speak and write persuasively






3. The ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods - suspend judgment - and think before acting






4. The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources






5. One who gives little or no direction to employees






6. To align people who may not report to you toward a goal - 'Get them excited!'






7. The ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals






8. To handle friction and inevitable tensions - - short-term - 'fighting fires'






9. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


10. A group of people working harmoniously together to effectively achieve a common goal






11. This 'people-first' style engenders the creation of emotional bonds and team harmony. It is best used when team coherence is important or in times of low employee morale. But this approach's focus on praise may permit poor performance among employees






12. Determining to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals






13. Discipline and training of oneself - usually for improvement.






14. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






15. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






16. External Factors: Benefits - working conditions - salary - etc. Internal Factors: Achievement - feedback - responsibility






17. A system of moral principles






18. The ability to pursue goals with energy and persistence - for reasons that go beyond money or status






19. This 'do what I say' style demands immediate compliance. It is especially useful in turnaround situations - in a crisis - and with problem employees. However - using this style inhibits your organization's flexibility and can dampen employee motivati






20. Analyzing of information - setting goals - and making decisions about what needs to be done






21. One who includes employees in making decisions






22. The quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance - rank - etc.






23. The way a manager treats and involves employees






24. 1. Self-awareness 2. Self-regulation 3. Motivation 4. Empathy 5. Social Skill






25. Directing and leading people






26. Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundless of moral character; honestly.






27. First level of management; responsible for the work of a group of employees






28. This style expects excellence and self-direction. It works best for highly skilled and motivated people who work well on their own. Other people - however - may feel overwhelmed by a pacesetting leader's demands for excellence. Their self-esteem - tr






29. Having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy.






30. The ability to manage relationships - build networks - and find common ground






31. An introductory act or step; leading action






32. A manager who gives little or no direction to workers.






33. 1. Communication skills 2. Interpersonal skills 3. Conflict-resolution skills 4. Negotiation skills 5. Motivational skills






34. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






35. Used when a leader needs to give direct - clear - and precise orders and makes decision






36. 1. Coercive 2. Authoritative 3. Affiliative 4. Democratic 5. Pacesetting 6. Coaching






37. Providing extrensic awards may...






38. Having suitable or sufficient skill - knowledge - experience - etc. - for some purpose.






39. This style focuses on personal development. Coaching leaders help people identify their strengths and weaknesses - and tie them to their career aspirations. While this style is highly successful with people who want to change or improve professionall






40. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






41. 1. Be consistent 2. Be passionate 3. Provide feedback 4. Make communication two-way 5. Issue calls in action 6. Choose media wisely






42. Directive and controlling style of management






43. The ability to recognize and understand your moods - emotions - and drives as well as their effect on others






44. To listen and hear what people are saying and react in constructive ways (active listening).






45. One who tries to figure out how to orchestrate people in order to get things done ...has very good social skills






46. A spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people






47. Executives responsible for the direction and success of the entire business






48. To bring different groups together in order to reach mutually agreeable goals






49. Creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communication for mutual benefits.






50. Feature of a mixed workforce that provides a wide range of abilities - experience - knowledge - and strengths due to its heterogeneity in age - background - ethnicity - physical abilities - political and religious beliefs - sex - and other attributes