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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources






2. 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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






8. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






11. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


24. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






25. One who gives little or no direction to employees






26. 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






27. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






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






32. Directing and leading people






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






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






38. To speak and write persuasively






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






40. Directive and controlling style of management






41. Specialists in a specific area of the business






42. The way a manager treats and involves employees






43. An introductory act or step; leading action






44. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






46. A leader without ethics






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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