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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


11. 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






12. 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






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






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






15. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






18. A system of moral principles






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






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






21. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






23. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






27. Directing and leading people






28. 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






29. A leader without ethics






30. One who includes employees in making decisions






31. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






33. Specialists in a specific area of the business






34. To speak and write persuasively






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






36. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






38. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






48. Providing extrensic awards may...






49. Directive and controlling style of management






50. The combination of tactical and strategic management