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Leadership And Motivation

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






2. 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






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






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






5. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






9. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






22. One who includes employees in making decisions






23. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






28. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






29. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


30. To speak and write persuasively






31. A system of moral principles






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






33. 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






34. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






39. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






41. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






43. 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






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






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






46. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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