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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. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






14. The combination of tactical and strategic management






15. 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






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






17. 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






18. To speak and write persuasively






19. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






20. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






23. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






24. A system of moral principles






25. Providing extrensic awards may...






26. An introductory act or step; leading action






27. 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






28. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






31. Specialists in a specific area of the business






32. 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.






33. 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






34. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






43. One who includes employees in making decisions






44. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






47. Directing and leading people






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






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






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