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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Having suitable or sufficient skill - knowledge - experience - etc. - for some purpose.






2. 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






3. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






20. The combination of tactical and strategic management






21. A leader without ethics






22. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






24. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






27. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






28. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






30. A system of moral principles






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






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






33. Providing extrensic awards may...






34. 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






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






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






37. Directing and leading people






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






39. 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.






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






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. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






43. 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






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






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






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






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






49. To speak and write persuasively






50. An introductory act or step; leading action