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






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






3. 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






4. 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.






5. 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






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






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






8. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






19. A system of moral principles






20. Specialists in a specific area of the business






21. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






24. An introductory act or step; leading action






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






29. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






32. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






38. Directing and leading people






39. To speak and write persuasively






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






41. A leader without ethics






42. 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






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






44. One who includes employees in making decisions






45. Providing extrensic awards may...






46. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






47. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






50. The combination of tactical and strategic management