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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1. Self-awareness 2. Self-regulation 3. Motivation 4. Empathy 5. Social Skill






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






3. To speak and write persuasively






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






5. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






10. Providing extrensic awards may...






11. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






22. Directive and controlling style of management






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






24. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. One who gives little or no direction to employees






34. A leader without ethics






35. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






36. 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






37. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






45. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






46. The combination of tactical and strategic management






47. 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






48. One who includes employees in making decisions






49. A system of moral principles






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