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






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






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






4. A system of moral principles






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






6. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






15. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. To speak and write persuasively






25. A leader without ethics






26. Directing and leading people






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






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






29. One who includes employees in making decisions






30. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






33. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






34. 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.






35. 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






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






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






38. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






43. Directive and controlling style of management






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






45. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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. An introductory act or step; leading action






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