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






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






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






5. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






9. 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






10. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






17. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






19. Directing and leading people






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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






25. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






28. 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






29. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






32. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






37. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






40. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






41. A leader without ethics






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






43. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






45. An introductory act or step; leading action






46. 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






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






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






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






50. The combination of tactical and strategic management