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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






4. An introductory act or step; leading action






5. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






7. 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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. The way a manager treats and involves employees






17. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. To speak and write persuasively






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






25. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






26. Directing and leading people






27. 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






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






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






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






31. A leader without ethics






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






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






34. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






35. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






38. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






50. One who includes employees in making decisions