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






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






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






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






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






6. One who includes employees in making decisions






7. Providing extrensic awards may...






8. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






9. The way a manager treats and involves employees






10. 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






11. One who gives little or no direction to employees






12. A leader without ethics






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






14. 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






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






16. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






22. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






36. A system of moral principles






37. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






40. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






41. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






44. Directing and leading people






45. Directive and controlling style of management






46. 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.






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






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






50. To speak and write persuasively