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Leadership And Motivation

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. To speak and write persuasively






9. 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






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






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






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






13. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






17. Directive and controlling style of management






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






25. A system of moral principles






26. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






27. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






29. One who gives little or no direction to employees






30. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






32. The way a manager treats and involves employees






33. A leader without ethics






34. 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.






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






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






37. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






40. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






43. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. 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






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