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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. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






3. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






6. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






10. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






12. 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






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






14. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






20. A leader without ethics






21. One who includes employees in making decisions






22. Providing extrensic awards may...






23. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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






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






40. 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






41. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






42. 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






43. A system of moral principles






44. The way a manager treats and involves employees






45. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






47. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






48. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






49. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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