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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The combination of tactical and strategic management






2. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






5. 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






6. The way a manager treats and involves employees






7. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






10. A system of moral principles






11. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






22. 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






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






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






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






26. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






27. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. A leader without ethics






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






36. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






39. 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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






47. One who gives little or no direction to employees






48. 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






49. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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