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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






3. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






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






9. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






20. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






22. An introductory act or step; leading action






23. 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.






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






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






26. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






31. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






38. A leader without ethics






39. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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






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






42. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






45. 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






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






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






48. One who includes employees in making decisions






49. 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






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