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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. Determining to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals






2. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






4. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






8. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






10. 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






11. One who gives little or no direction to employees






12. 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






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






14. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






16. 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






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






18. A system of moral principles






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






20. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






21. 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.






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






23. 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






24. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






28. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






39. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






41. A leader without ethics






42. The way a manager treats and involves employees






43. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






46. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






48. 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






49. Directive and controlling style of management






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