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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 understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






11. A leader without ethics






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






13. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






15. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






17. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






30. 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






31. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


32. A system of moral principles






33. 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






34. To speak and write persuasively






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






36. 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






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






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






39. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






40. Providing extrensic awards may...






41. 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






42. 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.






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






44. The combination of tactical and strategic management






45. Directive and controlling style of management






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






47. 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






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






49. Directing and leading people






50. Specialists in a specific area of the business