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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. A system of moral principles






2. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






6. One who gives little or no direction to employees






7. Providing extrensic awards may...






8. The way a manager treats and involves employees






9. 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.






10. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






19. A leader without ethics






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






21. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






25. Directing and leading people






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


30. 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






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






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






33. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






35. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. 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






45. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






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