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






2. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


3. 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






4. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






7. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






9. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






12. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






14. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






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






19. To speak and write persuasively






20. 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






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






22. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






25. 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






26. Directing and leading people






27. 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.






28. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






39. 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






40. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






44. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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