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






2. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






4. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






22. One who gives little or no direction to employees






23. 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






24. A system of moral principles






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






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






27. 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






28. Directive and controlling style of management






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






30. A leader without ethics






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






32. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






36. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






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






41. Directing and leading people






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






43. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






45. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






46. Specialists in a specific area of the business






47. An introductory act or step; leading action






48. To speak and write persuasively






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






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