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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. Determining to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






18. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






19. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






21. 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






22. The combination of tactical and strategic management






23. Directing and leading people






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






25. An introductory act or step; leading action






26. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






27. Providing extrensic awards may...






28. One who gives little or no direction to employees






29. The way a manager treats and involves employees






30. 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.






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






32. Directive and controlling style of management






33. 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






34. 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






35. 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






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






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






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






39. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






44. One who includes employees in making decisions






45. Specialists in a specific area of the business






46. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






47. A leader without ethics






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






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






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