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






2. To speak and write persuasively






3. A system of moral principles






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






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






6. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






9. An introductory act or step; leading action






10. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






12. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






14. The way a manager treats and involves employees






15. A leader without ethics






16. This style mobilizes people toward a vision. Specifically - it provides an overarching goal - but gives others the freedom to choose their own way of reaching it. This approach is most effective when a business is at sea and needs direction - or duri






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






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






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






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






21. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






23. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






26. Directive and controlling style of management






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






28. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






42. 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






43. Directing and leading people






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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.






47. Specialists in a specific area of the business






48. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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