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






2. A leader without ethics






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






4. A system of moral principles






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






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






7. The combination of tactical and strategic management






8. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






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






13. An introductory act or step; leading action






14. Directive and controlling style of management






15. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






18. Specialists in a specific area of the business






19. One who gives little or no direction to employees






20. 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






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






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






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






24. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


25. 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






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






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






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






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






30. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






34. Directing and leading people






35. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






36. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






47. 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






48. 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






49. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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