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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Discipline and training of oneself - usually for improvement.






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






3. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






5. One who includes employees in making decisions






6. 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






7. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


8. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






11. A leader without ethics






12. 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






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






14. 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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






29. Directing and leading people






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






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






32. 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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. To speak and write persuasively






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






43. Providing extrensic awards may...






44. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






47. One who gives little or no direction to employees






48. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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