LIFESKILLS HUN 101 –Question Bank for Model Examination

Module I
1. What is the Meaning and significance of life skills,
2. List and explain Life skills identified by WHO ( Self- awareness, Empathy, Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Decision making, problem
solving, Effective communication, interpersonal relationship, coping with stress, coping with emotion.)
3. Enumerate and briefly explain the life skills required for professionals –(positive thinking, right attitude, attention to detail, having the
big picture, learning skills, research skills, perseverance, setting goals and achieving them, helping others, leadership, motivation, self-
motivation, and motivating others, personality development, IQ, EQ, and SQ)
Module II
4. Define and explain the need for self awareness .
5. How is Johari window helpful in understanding the self.
6. What are the levels of Self awareness and the types of self awareness.
7. What are the tools for a raising selfawareness. (Coping With Stress and Emotions, Human Values, tools and techniques of SA:
questionnaires, journaling, reflective questions, meditation, mindfulness, psychometric tests, feedback)
8. Give an example of a psychometric test that can help in raising self awareness (MBTI or Big Five)
9. What are the causes and effects of stress.
10. How is a stress diary or journal helpful in stress management.
11. Explain the four A's of stress management.
12. What are the approaches to Stress Management. Also comment on resilience and Gratitude Training in this context.
13. How can we identify and manage emotions.
14. What are the harmful ways of dealing with emotions.
15. Explain PATH Method . Elaboration on relaxation methods that will assist us to manage stress.
16. Explain the morals, values and ethics and the relevance of these in the engineering domain
Module III
17. Explain the connections between imagination, intuition and experience
18. “Creativity is an innate trait.” Elaborate on the said statement and critique it by providing facts and data to the contrary .
19. Explain the myths of creativity.
20. What are the Skill sets required for Creative thinking
21. Explain the functions of the left and right sides of the brain and their relationship to critical and creative thinking.
22. Distinguish between Convergent and Divergent thinking.
23. How can creativity help engineering professionals to enhance their productivity and solve professional problems.
24. Explain the theory of multiple intelligence.
25. Enlist the steps used in problem solving.
26. Describe the different problem solving techniques with special focus on
27. analysis and synthesis. Explain the relevance of the six thinking hats methods.
28. Explain mind mapping and the forced connection method to solve problems.
29. Ennnumerate the process of Analytical thinking and quantitative reasoning.
30. Describe the usage of symbolic and graphic patterns in solving application problems.
31. Explain the barriers in creative thinking and the steps to overcome the barriers.
32. Explain how scientific temperament and logical thinking is interlinked.
Module IV
33. Elaborate on the characteristics of a group.
34. Differentiate between Groups and Teams.
35. Describe the different types of teams and identify the composition of an ideal team.
36. Explain the different stages of group and the theoretical reasons that leads to group formations.
37. How can we achieve a group consensus by using Brainstorming, multivoting, NGT and Decision grid Matrix.
38. Elaborate on Group Dynamics.
39. How can we manage conflict in Teams
40. How can teams and groups be utilized for enhancing productivity.
41. Explain Team Performance management and its cycle.
42. Explain the decision making process in Teams and groups.
43. How can a virtual team be built and managed successfully.
44. Why do group or team leaders engage in clarifying expectations.
45. Differentiate between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
Module V
46. What is leadership?
47. Explain the difference between leadership and management.
48. Elaborate on Transactional and Transformational leadership.
49. Explain Daniel Goleman’s leadership theory.(6 styles)
50. Suggest the probable reasons for relying in VUCA leadership?
51. Determine the impact of turnaround leadership on an organization and the strategies used to implement the same?
52. Examine the different levels of leadership and its importance on the making of a great leader.
53. Explain the combinations that compose the leadership grid.
54. Elaborate on the personality traits of effective leadership.
 Syllabus- HUN 101 -LIFESKILLS

Module 1-Overview of Life Skills: Meaning and significance of life skills, Life skills identified by WHO: Self- awareness, Empathy,
Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Decision making, problem solving, Effective communication, interpersonal relationship, coping
with stress, coping with emotion.

Life skills for professionals: positive thinking, right attitude, attention to detail, having the big picture, learning skills, research
skills, perseverance, setting goals and achieving them, helping others, leadership, motivation, self-motivation, and motivating
others, personality development, IQ, EQ, and SQ

Module 2-Self-awareness: definition, need for self-awareness; Coping With Stress and Emotions, Human Values, tools and
techniques of SA: questionnaires, journaling, reflective questions, meditation, mindfulness, psychometric tests, feedback.

Stress Management: Stress, reasons and effects, identifying stress, stress diaries, the four A's of stress management,
techniques, Approaches: action-oriented, emotion-oriented, acceptance- oriented, resilience, Gratitude Training,

Coping with emotions: Identifying and managing emotions, harmful ways of dealing with emotions, PATH method and
relaxation techniques.
Morals, Values and Ethics: Integrity, Civic Virtue, Respect for Others, Living Peacefully. Caring, Sharing, Honesty, Courage,
Valuing Time, Time management, Co operation, Commitment, Empathy, Self-Confidence, Character, Spirituality, Avoiding
Procrastination, Sense of Engineering Ethics.

Module 3-21st century skills: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Need for
Creativity in the 21st century, Imagination, Intuition, Experience, Sources of Creativity, Lateral Thinking, Myths of creativity,
Critical thinking Vs Creative thinking, Functions of Left Brain & Right brain, Convergent & Divergent Thinking, Critical reading &
Multiple Intelligence.

Steps in problem solving: Problem Solving Techniques, Six Thinking Hats, Mind Mapping, Forced Connections. Analytical
Thinking, Numeric, symbolic, and graphic reasoning. Scientific temperament and Logical thinking.

Module 4-Group and Team Dynamics: Introduction to Groups: Composition, formation, Cycle, thinking, Clarifying
expectations, Problem Solving, Consensus, Dynamics techniques, Group vs Team, Team Dynamics, Virtual Teams. Managing
team performance and managing conflicts, Intrapreneurship.

Module 5-Leadership: Leadership framework, entrepreneurial and moral leadership, vision, cultural dimensions. Growing as
a leader, turnaround leadership, managing diverse stakeholders, crisis management. Types of Leadership, Traits, Styles, VUCA
Leadership, Levels of Leadership, Transactional vs Transformational Leaders, Leadership Grid, Effective Leaders.

Lab Activities Verbal

Effective communication and Presentation skills.
Different kinds of communication; Flow of communication; Communication networks, Types of barriers; Miscommunication
Introduction to presentations and group discussions.
Learning styles: visual, aural, verbal, kinesthetic, logical, social, solitary; Previewing, KWL table, active listening, REAP method
Note-taking skills: outlining, non-linear note-taking methods, Cornell notes, three column note taking.
Memory techniques: mnemonics, association, flashcards, keywords, outlines, spider diagrams and mind maps, spaced
repetition.
Time management: auditing, identifying time wasters, managing distractions, calendars and checklists; Prioritizing - Goal
setting, SMART goals; Productivity tools and apps, Pomodoro technique.

Non Verbal:Non-verbal Communication and Body Language: Forms of non-verbal communication; Interpreting body-language
cues; Kinesics; Proxemics; Chronemics; Effective use of body language, Communication in a multi cultural environment.