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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Executives responsible for the direction and success of the entire business






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






11. 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






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






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






14. The way a manager treats and involves employees






15. One who includes employees in making decisions






16. A system of moral principles






17. Specialists in a specific area of the business






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. One who gives little or no direction to employees






26. 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






27. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






29. 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






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






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






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






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






34. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






35. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






36. Directing and leading people






37. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






47. 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






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






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






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