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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. Directive and controlling style of management






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. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. To speak and write persuasively






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






13. Providing extrensic awards may...






14. A system of moral principles






15. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






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






27. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






28. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






30. Directing and leading people






31. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






34. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






36. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






41. A leader without ethics






42. 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






43. The combination of tactical and strategic management






44. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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