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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Judgment based on observable experience and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.






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






3. An introductory act or step; leading action






4. 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






5. 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






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






7. 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






8. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






11. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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. A system of moral principles






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






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






16. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






19. 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






20. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






23. Directing and leading people






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






25. One who gives little or no direction to employees






26. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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






28. To speak and write persuasively






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






48. The way a manager treats and involves employees






49. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






50. One who includes employees in making decisions







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