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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. 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. A system of moral principles






4. 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






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






6. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






8. To speak and write persuasively






9. A leader without ethics






10. One who includes employees in making decisions






11. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






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






17. The way a manager treats and involves employees






18. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






20. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






21. 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






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






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






24. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. 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






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






32. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






36. One who gives little or no direction to employees






37. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






39. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






41. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






42. 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






43. 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






44. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






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






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