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






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






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






4. An introductory act or step; leading action






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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






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






13. 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






14. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






15. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






17. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






18. 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.






19. To speak and write persuasively






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






21. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






39. Directing and leading people






40. A system of moral principles






41. The combination of tactical and strategic management






42. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






46. The way a manager treats and involves employees






47. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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