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






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






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






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






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






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






7. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






11. A leader without ethics






12. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






14. 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






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






16. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






18. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






22. One who gives little or no direction to employees






23. 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






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






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






26. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






30. Providing extrensic awards may...






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


42. 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






43. 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






44. A system of moral principles






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






46. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






48. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






49. The way a manager treats and involves employees






50. 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