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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To listen and hear what people are saying and react in constructive ways (active listening).






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






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






4. To speak and write persuasively






5. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






6. A system of moral principles






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






15. 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






16. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. One who gives little or no direction to employees






28. Providing extrensic awards may...






29. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






37. Specialists in a specific area of the business






38. 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






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






40. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






42. Directing and leading people






43. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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






45. 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.






46. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






49. 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






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