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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 bring different groups together in order to reach mutually agreeable goals






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






3. To speak and write persuasively






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






5. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






8. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






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






15. A system of moral principles






16. 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






17. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






20. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






23. 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






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






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. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






28. 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






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






30. Directive and controlling style of management






31. Specialists in a specific area of the business






32. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






34. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






37. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. One who gives little or no direction to employees






47. A leader without ethics






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






49. Directing and leading people






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