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Leadership And Motivation

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






2. 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






3. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






7. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






14. Directive and controlling style of management






15. Directing and leading people






16. 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






17. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






18. 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






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






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






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






22. 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






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






24. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






28. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






32. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






44. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






45. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






47. A system of moral principles






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






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






50. An introductory act or step; leading action