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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. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. An introductory act or step; leading action






9. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






11. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






13. One who includes employees in making decisions






14. Directive and controlling style of management






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






16. 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






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 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






20. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






24. To speak and write persuasively






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






26. 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






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






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






29. 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






30. 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






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






32. A system of moral principles






33. Directing and leading people






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






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






36. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


37. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






40. Specialists in a specific area of the business






41. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






48. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






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