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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources






2. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






5. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






9. A leader without ethics






10. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






12. 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






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






19. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






20. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






22. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






24. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. A system of moral principles






35. Directive and controlling style of management






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






46. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






49. 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






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