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






2. One who includes employees in making decisions






3. To speak and write persuasively






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






5. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


6. 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






7. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






10. One who gives little or no direction to employees






11. 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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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






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






18. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






21. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. The combination of tactical and strategic management






31. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






41. Specialists in a specific area of the business






42. 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






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






44. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






49. Directive and controlling style of management






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