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






2. One who includes employees in making decisions






3. Directive and controlling style of management






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






5. The combination of tactical and strategic management






6. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






10. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






15. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






25. 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






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






27. The way a manager treats and involves employees






28. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






30. One who gives little or no direction to employees






31. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. 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






42. A system of moral principles






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






44. 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






45. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






46. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






49. Directing and leading people






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