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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A group of people working harmoniously together to effectively achieve a common goal






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






3. A system of moral principles






4. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






6. 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






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






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






9. Directing and leading people






10. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






15. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






16. 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






17. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






19. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






23. Directive and controlling style of management






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






25. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






27. 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






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






29. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






30. 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






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






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






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






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






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






36. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






41. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






44. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






46. 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






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






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






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