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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Determining to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






15. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






26. 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






27. Directing and leading people






28. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






30. Providing extrensic awards may...






31. 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






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






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






34. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






36. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






42. The way a manager treats and involves employees






43. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






47. Directive and controlling style of management






48. To speak and write persuasively






49. An introductory act or step; leading action






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