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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 arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






10. 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






11. Directing and leading people






12. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






16. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






17. A leader without ethics






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






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






26. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






28. 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






29. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






41. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






44. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






47. A system of moral principles






48. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






50. One who gives little or no direction to employees