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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 arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






2. A leader without ethics






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






4. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






8. One who includes employees in making decisions






9. Directing and leading people






10. 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






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






12. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






13. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






20. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






22. The combination of tactical and strategic management






23. 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






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






25. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


26. 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






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






28. An introductory act or step; leading action






29. 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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Specialists in a specific area of the business






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. The way a manager treats and involves employees






48. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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