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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 arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






2. To speak and write persuasively






3. An introductory act or step; leading action






4. A leader without ethics






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






6. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






8. 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






9. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






11. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






13. Directive and controlling style of management






14. The combination of tactical and strategic management






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






16. 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






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






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






19. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






21. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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






38. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






43. Directing and leading people






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






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






46. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






49. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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