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






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






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






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






5. Directing and leading people






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






19. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






20. To speak and write persuasively






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






22. 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.






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






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






27. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






30. 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






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






32. 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






33. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






35. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






36. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






39. A leader without ethics






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






41. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






43. 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






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






45. A system of moral principles






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






47. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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