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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






11. The way a manager treats and involves employees






12. To speak and write persuasively






13. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Providing extrensic awards may...






22. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






24. An introductory act or step; leading action






25. 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






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






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






28. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






29. 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.






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






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






32. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






33. A leader without ethics






34. The combination of tactical and strategic management






35. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






40. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






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






46. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


47. Directing and leading people






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






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






50. One who includes employees in making decisions