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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 recognize and understand your moods - emotions - and drives as well as their effect on others






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






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






4. A leader without ethics






5. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






9. Directing and leading people






10. 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






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






12. 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.






13. One who gives little or no direction to employees






14. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


15. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






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






20. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Providing extrensic awards may...






34. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






35. 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






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






37. 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






38. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






40. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






42. A system of moral principles






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






50. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup