Read the text given below and answer the questions.
Mr. Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like;
-Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
-Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.
He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.
In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.
Mr. Murthy always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes in the organisation. Which of the following skill is being posed by Mr. Murthy?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Motivation skill
Option (1) Communication skill — Incorrect. Communication skill is the ability to explain ideas clearly and listen well. The passage does not talk about how Mr. Murthy explains or listens.
Option (2) Motivation skill — Correct. A leader with this skill understands the needs of people and motivates them by satisfying those needs. Mr. Murthy “always motivates his team” with schemes like cheap shares and rewards for performance.
Option (3) Self-confidence — Incorrect. Self-confidence means not losing confidence even in difficult times. The passage says nothing about this.
Option (4) Integrity — Incorrect. Integrity means honesty and being a role model in ethics and values. The motivational schemes are not about honesty.
Note: The current NCERT book (2026-27) only lists the qualities of a good leader in its summary. These qualities are explained in the pre-rationalised NCERT, from which the extract below is taken. NCERT (Pre-rationalised Edition): “(vi) Motivation skills: A leader should be an effective motivator. He should understand the needs of people and motivate them through satisfying their needs.” “(v) Communication skills: A leader should be a good communicator. He should have the capacity to clearly explain his ideas and make the people to understand his ideas. …” “(vii) Self Confidence: A leader should have high level of self confidence. He should not loose his confidence even in most difficult times. …” “(iii) Integrity: A leader should posses high level of integrity and honesty. He should be a role model to others regarding the ethics and values.” |