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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. Specialists in a specific area of the business






2. A leader without ethics






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






4. A system of moral principles






5. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






15. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






18. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






21. 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






22. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






24. Directive and controlling style of management






25. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






26. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






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






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






32. Directing and leading people






33. 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






34. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






45. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






48. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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