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Test your basic knowledge |

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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The ability to pursue goals with energy and persistence - for reasons that go beyond money or status






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






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






14. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






18. An introductory act or step; leading action






19. Directive and controlling style of management






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






21. Specialists in a specific area of the business






22. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






34. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






36. A system of moral principles






37. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






43. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






44. 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






45. Directing and leading people






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






47. The combination of tactical and strategic management






48. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






50. 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






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