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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. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






8. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






10. 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






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






12. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






14. The way a manager treats and involves employees






15. 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






16. To speak and write persuasively






17. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. A leader without ethics






26. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






29. Directing and leading people






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






31. A system of moral principles






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






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






34. 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






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






36. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






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






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






41. One who gives little or no direction to employees






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






48. 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






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






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