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






3. Directing and leading people






4. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






6. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






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






10. 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






11. An introductory act or step; leading action






12. Directive and controlling style of management






13. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






14. The combination of tactical and strategic management






15. To speak and write persuasively






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






17. 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






18. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






19. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






22. 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






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






24. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






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






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






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






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






30. One who gives little or no direction to employees






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






32. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


33. 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






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






35. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






39. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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