Question 1

________ once said, "Nonviolence is the first article of my faith."

Accepted Answer

A)  Malcolm X 
B)  Muhammad Ali 
C)  Saddam Hussein 
D)  Mohandas Gandhi 
A)  Malcolm X 
B)  Muhammad Ali 
C)  Saddam Hussein 
D)  Mohandas Gandhi D

Question 2

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify the primary motive that operates at Level I, stage 2.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance of punishment 
B)  Compliance with authority 
C)  Individual needs 
D)  Social order 
A)  Avoidance of punishment 
B)  Compliance with authority 
C)  Individual needs 
D)  Social order C

Question 3

Which of the following was viewed by Aristotle (384-322 BC) as the central and most significant trait distinguishing humankind from other creatures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotionality 
B)  Spontaneity 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Rationality 
A)  Emotionality 
B)  Spontaneity 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Rationality D

Question 4

According to Rushworth Kidder, care-based thinking is best described as doing what is best for the greatest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

St. Augustine (354-430) believed that if people allow themselves through faith to be drawn to God, they will overcome their basic immoral nature and eventually be reconciled in the city of God in heaven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to The Boy Scout Laws, a Scout works to pay his way and to help others and saves for unforeseen needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Religious ethics is based on a theistic understanding of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, which of the following statements is true about Level III, stage 6?

Accepted Answer

A)  The approval of others is the major determinant of behavior at this stage. 
B)  This stage represents the "official" morality of the U.S. Constitution. 
C)  When there is conflict between individual and group interests, the majority rules. 
D)  Morality is seen as superseding the majority view or the prescriptions of authority. 
A)  The approval of others is the major determinant of behavior at this stage. 
B)  This stage represents the "official" morality of the U.S. Constitution. 
C)  When there is conflict between individual and group interests, the majority rules. 
D)  Morality is seen as superseding the majority view or the prescriptions of authority.

Question 9

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify a true statement about Level III, stage 5.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social ethics are based on rational analysis, community discussion, and mutual consent. 
B)  Physical consequences determine moral behavior. 
C)  Compliance with authority and upholding social order are primary ethical concerns at this stage. 
D)  Personal pleasure dictates the rightness or wrongness of behavior. 
A)  Social ethics are based on rational analysis, community discussion, and mutual consent. 
B)  Physical consequences determine moral behavior. 
C)  Compliance with authority and upholding social order are primary ethical concerns at this stage. 
D)  Personal pleasure dictates the rightness or wrongness of behavior.

Question 10

The older community passes on ethics to young people through ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling and socialization 
B)  command and control 
C)  self-study and leadership 
D)  rules and regulations 
E)  preaching and teaching 
A)  modeling and socialization 
B)  command and control 
C)  self-study and leadership 
D)  rules and regulations 
E)  preaching and teaching

Question 11

According to the levels and stages of moral development, the egocentric orientation of stages 1 and 2 is characteristic of teenagers and young adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the items below with their descriptions:
-associations, books, and self-concept

Accepted Answer

A) influences on character formation 
B) the basis of ethics 
C) levels of moral development 
A) influences on character formation 
B) the basis of ethics 
C) levels of moral development

Question 13

Stanley Milgram's social research showed that

Accepted Answer

A)  Hitler could only happen in Germany. 
B)  women are innately kind. 
C)  electric voltage needs to be regulated in laboratory experiments. 
D)  ordinary people can be induced to perform inhumane acts. 
A)  Hitler could only happen in Germany. 
B)  women are innately kind. 
C)  electric voltage needs to be regulated in laboratory experiments. 
D)  ordinary people can be induced to perform inhumane acts.

Question 14

According to psychologist Jean Piaget, which of the following is the unifying factor in adult societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civics 
B)  Religion 
C)  Politics 
D)  Heteronomy 
E)  None of these 
A)  Civics 
B)  Religion 
C)  Politics 
D)  Heteronomy 
E)  None of these

Question 15

In the context of leadership ethics, identify a true statement according to Ronald Heifetz.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership involves the maintenance of high standards of ethical conduct through mutual consent. 
B)  The approach to leadership is primarily based on the assumption that true leadership is service to others. 
C)  The theory of transactional leadership emphasizes the moral development of followers. 
D)  Leadership involves the use of authority to help followers uphold important values in the workplace. 
A)  Leadership involves the maintenance of high standards of ethical conduct through mutual consent. 
B)  The approach to leadership is primarily based on the assumption that true leadership is service to others. 
C)  The theory of transactional leadership emphasizes the moral development of followers. 
D)  Leadership involves the use of authority to help followers uphold important values in the workplace.

Question 16

Recent replication of the Milgram experiments show that approximately ________ percent of both men and women will follow morally offensive orders of complete strangers who they believe occupy a position of authority.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100 
A)  75 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100

Question 17

Match the items below with their descriptions:
-moral judgments and right and wrong conduct

Accepted Answer

A) influences on character formation 
B) the basis of ethics 
C) levels of moral development 
A) influences on character formation 
B) the basis of ethics 
C) levels of moral development

Question 18

Ethics has both ________ and ________ roots.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific; poetic 
B)  religious; secular 
C)  statutory; common 
D)  male; female 
A)  scientific; poetic 
B)  religious; secular 
C)  statutory; common 
D)  male; female

Question 19

Social learning theory supports the importance of the ________ of leaders in moral dilemmas.

Accepted Answer

A)  philosophy 
B)  education 
C)  behavior 
D)  thinking 
A)  philosophy 
B)  education 
C)  behavior 
D)  thinking

Question 20

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify the major determinant of behavior at Level II, stage 3.

Accepted Answer

A)  Approval of others 
B)  Compliance with authority 
C)  Deference to power 
D)  Avoidance of punishment 
A)  Approval of others 
B)  Compliance with authority 
C)  Deference to power 
D)  Avoidance of punishment

________ once said, "Nonviolence is the first article of my faith."

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify the primary motive that operates at Level I, stage 2.

Which of the following was viewed by Aristotle (384-322 BC) as the central and most significant trait distinguishing humankind from other creatures?

According to Rushworth Kidder, care-based thinking is best described as doing what is best for the greatest number of people.

St. Augustine (354-430) believed that if people allow themselves through faith to be drawn to God, they will overcome their basic immoral nature and eventually be reconciled in the city of God in heaven.

According to The Boy Scout Laws, a Scout works to pay his way and to help others and saves for unforeseen needs.

Religious ethics is based on a theistic understanding of the world.

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, which of the following statements is true about Level III, stage 6?

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify a true statement about Level III, stage 5.

The older community passes on ethics to young people through ________.

According to the levels and stages of moral development, the egocentric orientation of stages 1 and 2 is characteristic of teenagers and young adults.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -associations, books, and self-concept

Stanley Milgram's social research showed that

According to psychologist Jean Piaget, which of the following is the unifying factor in adult societies?

In the context of leadership ethics, identify a true statement according to Ronald Heifetz.

Recent replication of the Milgram experiments show that approximately ________ percent of both men and women will follow morally offensive orders of complete strangers who they believe occupy a position of authority.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -moral judgments and right and wrong conduct

Ethics has both and roots.

Social learning theory supports the importance of the ________ of leaders in moral dilemmas.

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify the major determinant of behavior at Level II, stage 3.

The Importance of Leadership: Setting the Stage

The Leadership Equation

Leadership Qualities, Characteristics of Followers, and Situational Factors

The Importance of Vision and the Motive to Lead

Organizational Climate

The Role of Values and Ethics at Work

Leadership Authority

Empowerment in the Workplace and the Quality Imperative

Effective Leadership and Human Relations

The Team Concept

Human Behavior and the Art of Persuasion

The Diversity Challenge

Effective Delegation and How to Assign Work

The Role of Personality

The Leader As Coach

Helping People Through Change and Burnout Prevention

Managing Performance

Professional Performance and Sustaining Discipline

The Road Ahead: Challenge and Charge

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Exam 6: Leadership Ethics

________ once said, "Nonviolence is the first article of my faith."

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify the primary motive that operates at Level I, stage 2.

Which of the following was viewed by Aristotle (384-322 BC) as the central and most significant trait distinguishing humankind from other creatures?

According to Rushworth Kidder, care-based thinking is best described as doing what is best for the greatest number of people.

St. Augustine (354-430) believed that if people allow themselves through faith to be drawn to God, they will overcome their basic immoral nature and eventually be reconciled in the city of God in heaven.

According to The Boy Scout Laws, a Scout works to pay his way and to help others and saves for unforeseen needs.

Religious ethics is based on a theistic understanding of the world.

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, which of the following statements is true about Level III, stage 6?

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify a true statement about Level III, stage 5.

The older community passes on ethics to young people through ________.

According to the levels and stages of moral development, the egocentric orientation of stages 1 and 2 is characteristic of teenagers and young adults.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -associations, books, and self-concept

Stanley Milgram's social research showed that

According to psychologist Jean Piaget, which of the following is the unifying factor in adult societies?

In the context of leadership ethics, identify a true statement according to Ronald Heifetz.

Recent replication of the Milgram experiments show that approximately ________ percent of both men and women will follow morally offensive orders of complete strangers who they believe occupy a position of authority.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -moral judgments and right and wrong conduct

Ethics has both ________ and ________ roots.

Social learning theory supports the importance of the ________ of leaders in moral dilemmas.

In the context of the levels and stages of moral development, identify the major determinant of behavior at Level II, stage 3.

The Importance of Leadership: Setting the Stage

The Leadership Equation

Leadership Qualities, Characteristics of Followers, and Situational Factors

The Importance of Vision and the Motive to Lead

Organizational Climate

The Role of Values and Ethics at Work

Leadership Authority

Empowerment in the Workplace and the Quality Imperative

Effective Leadership and Human Relations

The Team Concept

Human Behavior and the Art of Persuasion

The Diversity Challenge

Effective Delegation and How to Assign Work

The Role of Personality

The Leader As Coach

Helping People Through Change and Burnout Prevention

Managing Performance

Professional Performance and Sustaining Discipline

The Road Ahead: Challenge and Charge

Filters

Ethics has both and roots.