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






3. 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






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






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






6. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






8. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






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






14. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






15. 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






16. 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






17. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






19. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






21. 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






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






23. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






25. 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.






26. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






34. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






36. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






40. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






45. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






47. Directing and leading people






48. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






49. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


50. 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