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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ability to recognize and understand your moods - emotions - and drives as well as their effect on others






2. 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.






3. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






26. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






29. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






30. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






31. Directing and leading people






32. Directive and controlling style of management






33. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






35. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






38. A system of moral principles






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






40. To speak and write persuasively






41. 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






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






43. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






44. 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






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






46. 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






47. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






49. The way a manager treats and involves employees






50. 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