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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. A leader without ethics






2. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. To speak and write persuasively






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






11. One who includes employees in making decisions






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






13. 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






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






15. Directive and controlling style of management






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






25. Specialists in a specific area of the business






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






27. 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






28. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






30. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






32. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






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






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






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






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






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






39. Directing and leading people






40. A system of moral principles






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






42. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management


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






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






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






46. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals






47. One who gives little or no direction to employees






48. 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






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






50. An introductory act or step; leading action