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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Specialists in a specific area of the business






2. Directing and leading people






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






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






5. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






11. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. A leader without ethics






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






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






23. 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






24. To speak and write persuasively






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






26. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






30. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






31. Directive and controlling style of management






32. An introductory act or step; leading action






33. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






35. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






37. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






39. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






41. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


42. 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






43. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






48. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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