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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One who tries to figure out how to orchestrate people in order to get things done ...has very good social skills






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






3. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






8. To speak and write persuasively






9. 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






10. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






12. Directing and leading people






13. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






15. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






18. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






19. Directive and controlling style of management






20. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






22. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


23. One who gives little or no direction to employees






24. A system of moral principles






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






26. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






45. 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






46. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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