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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundless of moral character; honestly.






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






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






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






5. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






8. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






12. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






15. 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






16. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






17. Directing and leading people






18. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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






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






21. A system of moral principles






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






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






24. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






27. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






30. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






35. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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.






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






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






43. Specialists in a specific area of the business






44. 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






45. Directive and controlling style of management






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






47. 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






48. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






50. 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