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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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1. 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






2. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






5. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






9. The way a manager treats and involves employees






10. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






12. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






13. An introductory act or step; leading action






14. Specialists in a specific area of the business






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






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






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






26. The combination of tactical and strategic management






27. 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






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






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






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






31. Directing and leading people






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






33. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






36. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






39. One who gives little or no direction to employees






40. 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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. Providing extrensic awards may...






47. 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






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






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






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