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






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






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






4. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






7. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






9. To speak and write persuasively






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. Specialists in a specific area of the business






14. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






28. An introductory act or step; leading action






29. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






38. Internal and external factors that simulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested in and committed to a job - role - subject - and to exert persistent effort in attaining a goal.






39. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






41. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






43. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






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






48. A leader without ethics






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






50. One who includes employees in making decisions