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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Used when a leader needs to give direct - clear - and precise orders and makes decision






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






3. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






7. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






12. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






14. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






16. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






17. 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






18. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






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






22. Directive and controlling style of management






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 ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals






25. An introductory act or step; leading action






26. Directing and leading people






27. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. To speak and write persuasively






34. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






36. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


44. 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






45. 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






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






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






48. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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