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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 bring different groups together in order to reach mutually agreeable goals






2. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






5. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






8. 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






9. Directive and controlling style of management






10. A system of moral principles






11. 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






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






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






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






15. An introductory act or step; leading action






16. 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






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






18. 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






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






20. 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






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






22. To speak and write persuasively






23. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






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






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






29. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






31. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






34. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






36. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. Providing extrensic awards may...






47. One who includes employees in making decisions






48. A leader without ethics






49. 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






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