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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. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






6. Directing and leading people






7. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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8. An introductory act or step; leading action






9. 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






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






11. 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






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






13. 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






14. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






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






20. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






23. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






25. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






29. Directive and controlling style of management






30. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. The combination of tactical and strategic management






42. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






45. One who includes employees in making decisions






46. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






49. 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






50. One who gives little or no direction to employees