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






2. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


3. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






6. A system of moral principles






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






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






9. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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






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






16. 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






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






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






19. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






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






24. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






33. An introductory act or step; leading action






34. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






37. 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






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






39. Directing and leading people






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






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






42. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






45. 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






46. Specialists in a specific area of the business






47. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






50. Directive and controlling style of management