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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 way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






5. A system of moral principles






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






7. 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.






8. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






10. Specialists in a specific area of the business






11. 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






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






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






14. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






15. To speak and write persuasively






16. The combination of tactical and strategic management






17. Directive and controlling style of management






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






19. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






21. 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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






33. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






38. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






45. Directing and leading people






46. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






49. Providing extrensic awards may...






50. 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