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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A manager who gives little or no direction to workers.






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. An introductory act or step; leading action






7. 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






8. One who includes employees in making decisions






9. The way a manager treats and involves employees






10. Directing and leading people






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






12. 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






13. To speak and write persuasively






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






15. 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






16. A leader without ethics






17. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






30. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






32. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






35. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






37. 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






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






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






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






41. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






43. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






45. Directive and controlling style of management






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






47. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






49. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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