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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. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






3. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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






5. 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.






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






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






8. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






12. The combination of tactical and strategic management






13. 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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






21. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






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






27. A system of moral principles






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






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






30. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






34. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






36. One who gives little or no direction to employees






37. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






45. 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






46. Directive and controlling style of management






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






48. 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






49. To speak and write persuasively






50. Directing and leading people