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






2. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






4. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






5. 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






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






7. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






9. 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






10. A system of moral principles






11. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






12. A leader without ethics






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






20. 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






21. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






24. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






27. 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






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






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






30. The way a manager treats and involves employees






31. 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






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






33. Directing and leading people






34. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






37. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






41. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






47. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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