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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






10. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






11. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






14. One who includes employees in making decisions






15. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






16. 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






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






18. A leader without ethics






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






20. 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






21. Directive and controlling style of management






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






23. Providing extrensic awards may...






24. 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.






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






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






27. The combination of tactical and strategic management






28. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






30. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






44. 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






45. Directing and leading people






46. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






50. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees