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






2. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






3. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






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






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






9. A leader without ethics






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






11. To speak and write persuasively






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






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






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






15. One who includes employees in making decisions






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 arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






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






20. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


21. 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.






22. A system of moral principles






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






24. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






39. The way a manager treats and involves employees






40. The combination of tactical and strategic management






41. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






42. 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






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






44. An introductory act or step; leading action






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






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






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






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






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






50. Providing extrensic awards may...