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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. 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






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






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






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






6. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






8. 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






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






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






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






12. A system of moral principles






13. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






26. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






30. To speak and write persuasively






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






32. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. A leader without ethics






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






43. Directive and controlling style of management






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






45. 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






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






47. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






48. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






50. Directing and leading people