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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






4. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






8. 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






9. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






14. Directive and controlling style of management






15. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






19. Providing extrensic awards may...






20. Directing and leading people






21. An introductory act or step; leading action






22. 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






23. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






25. 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






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






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






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






30. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. A system of moral principles






47. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






49. One who gives little or no direction to employees






50. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management