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






2. To speak and write persuasively






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






4. A system of moral principles






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






6. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






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






11. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






14. 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






15. 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






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






17. 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.






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






19. The way a manager treats and involves employees






20. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






21. A leader without ethics






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






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






24. 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






25. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






27. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






38. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






40. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






45. The combination of tactical and strategic management






46. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






48. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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