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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A system of moral principles






2. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






4. A leader without ethics






5. 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






6. 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






7. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






10. To speak and write persuasively






11. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






12. The way a manager treats and involves employees






13. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






14. One who includes employees in making decisions






15. Directing and leading people






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. The combination of tactical and strategic management






22. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






39. One who gives little or no direction to employees






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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