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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






14. Specialists in a specific area of the business






15. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






17. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






20. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






25. A system of moral principles






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






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






28. Directive and controlling style of management






29. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






33. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






36. To speak and write persuasively






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






38. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






40. One who includes employees in making decisions






41. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






46. One who gives little or no direction to employees






47. 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






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






49. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






50. 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.