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






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






3. An introductory act or step; leading action






4. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






7. A leader without ethics






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






9. Questions to ask in order to understand the employee and the problem 1. What drives the employee? 2. How are you contributing to the problem? - Consider range of outcomes - Discuss problem and reach resolution - Describe problem from your perspectiv






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






11. Managers are less directive and involve employees in the decision-making






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






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






14. The combination of tactical and strategic management






15. Specialists in a specific area of the business






16. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






17. Judgment based on observable experience and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.






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






19. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






21. Providing extrensic awards may...






22. 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






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






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






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






26. A system of moral principles






27. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






30. Directing and leading people






31. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. 1. Self mastery - how you manage/master yourself. 2. You feel chemistry with person






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






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






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






42. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


43. Management of Attention - Management of Meaning - Mangament of Trust - Management of Self






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






45. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






46. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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