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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. Discipline and training of oneself - usually for improvement.






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






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






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






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






6. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. Directing and leading people






17. Specialists in a specific area of the business






18. To speak and write persuasively






19. 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






20. 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.






21. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






23. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






27. 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






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. An introductory act or step; leading action






30. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






32. A system of moral principles






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






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






35. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






36. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






40. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






41. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






43. 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






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






45. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






47. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






50. The way a manager treats and involves employees