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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundless of moral character; honestly.






2. Providing extrensic awards may...






3. One who gives little or no direction to employees






4. Directing and leading people






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. The combination of tactical and strategic management






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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






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






15. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






19. 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






20. A system of moral principles






21. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






22. 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






23. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






25. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






28. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






39. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






44. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






45. 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






46. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






49. To speak and write persuasively






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