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






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. A leader without ethics






8. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






10. Providing extrensic awards may...






11. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






13. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






15. A system of moral principles






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






17. 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






18. Directing and leading people






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






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






21. Directive and controlling style of management






22. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






25. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






29. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






38. Specialists in a specific area of the business






39. 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






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






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






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






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






44. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


45. 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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. One who includes employees in making decisions