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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1. Be consistent 2. Be passionate 3. Provide feedback 4. Make communication two-way 5. Issue calls in action 6. Choose media wisely






2. 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






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






4. The way a manager treats and involves employees






5. 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






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






7. A system of moral principles






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






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






10. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






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






16. An introductory act or step; leading action






17. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






19. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






36. To speak and write persuasively






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






44. Directive and controlling style of management






45. One who includes employees in making decisions






46. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






48. Providing extrensic awards may...






49. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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