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






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






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






4. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






6. To speak and write persuasively






7. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






8. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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






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






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






16. An introductory act or step; leading action






17. Directing and leading people






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






19. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


20. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






22. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






25. A system of moral principles






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






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






28. Directive and controlling style of management






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






30. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






33. 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






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






35. One who includes employees in making decisions






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






46. One who gives little or no direction to employees






47. A leader without ethics






48. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






49. 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.






50. 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