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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1. Communication skills 2. Interpersonal skills 3. Conflict-resolution skills 4. Negotiation skills 5. Motivational skills






2. 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






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






4. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






6. Directive and controlling style of management






7. 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






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






9. 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






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






11. To speak and write persuasively






12. The way a manager treats and involves employees






13. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






14. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






17. 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.






18. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






20. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






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






32. A system of moral principles






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






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






35. 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






36. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






40. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






41. 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






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






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






45. One who includes employees in making decisions






46. Directing and leading people






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






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






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






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