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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. 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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Directive and controlling style of management






8. A leader without ethics






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






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






11. 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






12. To speak and write persuasively






13. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Directing and leading people






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






27. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






31. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






33. One who includes employees in making decisions






34. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






37. 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






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






39. 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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. The way a manager treats and involves employees






45. 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.






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






47. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






48. One who gives little or no direction to employees






49. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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