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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To speak and write persuasively






2. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






11. 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






12. Directing and leading people






13. 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






14. 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






15. An introductory act or step; leading action






16. 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






17. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A leader without ethics






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






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






29. Directive and controlling style of management






30. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






32. A system of moral principles






33. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






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






39. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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