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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources






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. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






13. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. A leader without ethics






20. 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






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






22. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






27. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






30. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






34. 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






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






36. To speak and write persuasively






37. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






39. One who gives little or no direction to employees






40. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. Specialists in a specific area of the business






50. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup