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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






4. Specialists in a specific area of the business






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






12. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






15. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






16. To speak and write persuasively






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






18. One who includes employees in making decisions






19. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The way a manager treats and involves employees






34. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






38. 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






39. A leader without ethics






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






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. An introductory act or step; leading action






44. 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






45. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






49. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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