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






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






3. A leader without ethics






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






10. 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






11. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






14. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






15. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






18. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. A system of moral principles






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






30. Directive and controlling style of management






31. Providing extrensic awards may...






32. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






35. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Specialists in a specific area of the business






44. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






45. 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






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






47. Directing and leading people






48. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






50. 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