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






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






4. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






5. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






9. 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






10. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






15. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






19. The combination of tactical and strategic management






20. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Directing and leading people






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






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






31. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






33. 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






34. A system of moral principles






35. 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






36. 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






37. A leader without ethics






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






39. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






42. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






47. To speak and write persuasively






48. 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.






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






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