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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






8. To speak and write persuasively






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






10. 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






11. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






14. Specialists in a specific area of the business






15. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






19. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






23. A leader without ethics






24. 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






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






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






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






28. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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. 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






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






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






36. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






38. A system of moral principles






39. The combination of tactical and strategic management






40. An introductory act or step; leading action






41. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






42. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






45. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






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