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






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






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






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






5. 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






6. A leader without ethics






7. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






9. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






10. Directive and controlling style of management






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






12. 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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






20. 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






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






22. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






34. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






40. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






41. One who includes employees in making decisions






42. Directing and leading people






43. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






45. 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






46. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






47. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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