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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. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






11. One who includes employees in making decisions






12. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






14. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






15. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






20. A leader without ethics






21. 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






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






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






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






25. An introductory act or step; leading action






26. 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






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






28. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






32. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






35. 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






36. To speak and write persuasively






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






38. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






43. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






45. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






48. A system of moral principles






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






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