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






2. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






5. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






6. One who gives little or no direction to employees






7. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






10. 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






11. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






14. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






17. A leader without ethics






18. Directing and leading people






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






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






21. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Directive and controlling style of management






42. The combination of tactical and strategic management






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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