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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






4. Specialists in a specific area of the business






5. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






6. To speak and write persuasively






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






16. The way a manager treats and involves employees






17. A leader without ethics






18. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






21. Directing and leading people






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






23. Directive and controlling style of management






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






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






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






30. One who includes employees in making decisions






31. An introductory act or step; leading action






32. 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






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






34. 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






35. One who gives little or no direction to employees






36. A system of moral principles






37. 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.






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






39. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






41. 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






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






43. 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






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






45. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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