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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 control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods - suspend judgment - and think before acting






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






8. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






10. A leader without ethics






11. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






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






26. A system of moral principles






27. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






30. 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






31. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






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






39. Specialists in a specific area of the business






40. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






42. 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






43. Directive and controlling style of management






44. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






45. 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.






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






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






48. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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