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Test your basic knowledge |

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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






3. 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






4. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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






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






8. 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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






28. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






30. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






33. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






35. A system of moral principles






36. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






42. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






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






47. Specialists in a specific area of the business






48. A leader without ethics






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






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






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