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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






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






7. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






11. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






16. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






17. Specialists in a specific area of the business






18. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






20. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






21. To speak and write persuasively






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






23. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






25. A leader without ethics






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






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






28. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






30. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






42. 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






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






44. 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






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






46. 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






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






48. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






49. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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