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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. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






4. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






6. 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






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






8. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






9. Providing extrensic awards may...






10. 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






11. A leader without ethics






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






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






14. 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






15. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






17. One who gives little or no direction to 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. 1. Self mastery - how you manage/master yourself. 2. You feel chemistry with person






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






36. Directing and leading people






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






38. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






40. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






43. Directive and controlling style of management






44. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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.