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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 30 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






4. 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.






5. A system of moral principles






6. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






9. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






12. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






14. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






16. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






18. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






24. A leader without ethics






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






26. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






27. 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






28. 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






29. Directive and controlling style of management






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






31. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






47. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






49. 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






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






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