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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Judgment based on observable experience and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.






2. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






16. 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






17. Providing extrensic awards may...






18. To speak and write persuasively






19. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


20. A leader without ethics






21. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






23. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






25. 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






26. One who includes employees in making decisions






27. Directive and controlling style of management






28. 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






29. A system of moral principles






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






31. 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






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






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






34. Specialists in a specific area of the business






35. Directing and leading people






36. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






38. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






45. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






50. The combination of tactical and strategic management