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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 manage relationships - build networks - and find common ground






2. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






3. Directive and controlling style of management






4. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






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






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






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






9. To speak and write persuasively






10. The way a manager treats and involves employees






11. 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






12. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. A system of moral principles






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






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






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






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






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






25. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






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






27. 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






28. 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






29. A leader without ethics






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






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






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






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






34. An introductory act or step; leading action






35. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






37. One who includes employees in making decisions






38. Directing and leading people






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. One who gives little or no direction to employees






47. 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






48. The combination of tactical and strategic management






49. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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