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






2. Directing and leading people






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






4. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






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






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






10. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Providing extrensic awards may...






17. A leader without ethics






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






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






20. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






22. 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






23. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. Directive and controlling style of management






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






33. The combination of tactical and strategic management






34. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






36. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






40. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






41. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






43. One who gives little or no direction to employees






44. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






45. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






47. 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






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






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






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