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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. 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






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






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






6. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






10. An introductory act or step; leading action






11. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






12. 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






13. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






17. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






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






23. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






25. 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






26. To speak and write persuasively






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






28. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






30. 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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Specialists in a specific area of the business






42. A leader without ethics






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






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






45. Directing and leading people






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






47. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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