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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 arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






2. 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






3. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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






21. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






28. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






30. One who gives little or no direction to employees






31. Directing and leading people






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






33. 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






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






35. A leader without ethics






36. 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






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






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






39. One who includes employees in making decisions






40. To speak and write persuasively






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






42. An introductory act or step; leading action






43. 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






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






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






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






47. A system of moral principles






48. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


49. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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