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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. Directing and leading people






2. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






6. Specialists in a specific area of the business






7. A system of moral principles






8. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






10. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






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






15. One who includes employees in making decisions






16. 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






17. 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






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






19. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






22. Providing extrensic awards may...






23. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. A leader without ethics






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






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






37. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






38. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






43. An introductory act or step; leading action






44. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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