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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






4. To speak and write persuasively






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






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. Determining to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals






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






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






10. 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






11. One who gives little or no direction to employees






12. 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






13. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






16. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






18. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






19. Directing and leading people






20. A system of moral principles






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






22. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






33. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






41. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






50. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees