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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. The combination of tactical and strategic management






2. 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






3. 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






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






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






6. Directive and controlling style of management






7. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






12. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






23. 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






24. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






26. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






28. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






33. A system of moral principles






34. Providing extrensic awards may...






35. Directing and leading people






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






37. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






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






43. Specialists in a specific area of the business






44. To speak and write persuasively






45. 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






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






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






48. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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