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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The combination of tactical and strategic management






2. To speak and write persuasively






3. 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






4. A leader without ethics






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






6. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






8. 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






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






10. An introductory act or step; leading action






11. One who includes employees in making decisions






12. 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.






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






14. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






17. 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






18. 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






19. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






23. Directing and leading people






24. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






27. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






32. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






46. A system of moral principles






47. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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