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






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. A leader without ethics






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






9. 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






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






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






12. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






13. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






15. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. The combination of tactical and strategic management






26. The way a manager treats and involves employees






27. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






30. Directing and leading people






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






36. A system of moral principles






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






38. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






40. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






42. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






44. 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






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






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Directive and controlling style of management