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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources






2. 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






3. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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






12. To speak and write persuasively






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






14. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






17. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






19. The way a manager treats and involves employees






20. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






33. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






37. Directing and leading people






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






39. A leader without ethics






40. 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






41. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






46. The combination of tactical and strategic management






47. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






49. 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






50. One who gives little or no direction to employees