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






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






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






4. 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






5. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






7. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






12. An introductory act or step; leading action






13. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






16. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






20. A leader without ethics






21. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






24. 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






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






26. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






29. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






32. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






41. 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






42. A system of moral principles






43. 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






44. The combination of tactical and strategic management






45. 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






46. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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