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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One who tries to figure out how to orchestrate people in order to get things done ...has very good social skills






2. The combination of tactical and strategic management






3. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






6. 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






7. Specialists in a specific area of the business






8. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






15. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


16. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






19. To speak and write persuasively






20. 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






21. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






23. 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






24. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






26. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






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






32. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






36. One who gives little or no direction to employees






37. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






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






43. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






48. Directing and leading people






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






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