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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 arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






12. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






19. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






20. One who gives little or no direction to employees






21. 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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Directing and leading people






28. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






38. 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






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






40. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


41. 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






42. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






45. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






50. A system of moral principles