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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 recognize and understand your moods - emotions - and drives as well as their effect on others






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






3. Directing and leading people






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






5. Specialists in a specific area of the business






6. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






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






12. A system of moral principles






13. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






16. The combination of tactical and strategic management






17. Directive and controlling style of management






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






23. To speak and write persuasively






24. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






28. A leader without ethics






29. 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






30. 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






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






32. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






34. 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






35. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






48. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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