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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. Providing extrensic awards may...






13. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






18. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






24. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






27. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






29. 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






30. To speak and write persuasively






31. 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






32. Directing and leading people






33. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






42. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






47. A leader without ethics






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






49. 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






50. A system of moral principles