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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To bring different groups together in order to reach mutually agreeable goals






2. Directing and leading people






3. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






4. 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






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






6. Providing extrensic awards may...






7. 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






8. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A leader without ethics






18. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






29. The combination of tactical and strategic management






30. A system of moral principles






31. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






33. Specialists in a specific area of the business






34. 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






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






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






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






38. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






39. 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






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






41. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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