Question 1

Unethical behavior is more likely to occur in people who:

Accepted Answer

A)  are open to new experiences. 
B)  are emotionally unstable. 
C)  have external locus of control. 
D)  B and c 
E)  All of the above 
A)  are open to new experiences. 
B)  are emotionally unstable. 
C)  have external locus of control. 
D)  B and c 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

A good way to develop a positive self-concept is by observing and copying others' attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Understanding people's personalities is important because personality affects behavior as well as perceptions and attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Distortion of consequences is the process of using "cosmetic" words to make the behavior sound acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following acts helps protect whistleblowers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whistleblower Protection Act 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
C)  Ethical Informant Act 
D)  Andersen-Arthur Act 
A)  Whistleblower Protection Act 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
C)  Ethical Informant Act 
D)  Andersen-Arthur Act

Question 6

Emotional intelligence is a personality dimension related to surgency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

McGregor published Theory X and Theory Y over 30 years ago. Do we still have Theory X managers? Why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of McGregor published Theory X and Theory Y...

Question 8

At the postconventional level of moral development, it is common for lower-level managers to use a leadership style similar to those of higher-level managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using the stakeholder approach to ethics, you proudly set low prices but as a result you harm ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  employees 
B)  customers 
C)  society 
D)  competitors 
A)  employees 
B)  customers 
C)  society 
D)  competitors

Question 10

An employee regularly works in small groups with other employees. This employee is always willing to play a key role for the group to influence the members to do things his or her way. This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  dominance 
B)  high energy 
C)  self-confidence 
D)  internal locus of control 
E)  stability
F) integrity

G) intelligence
H) flexibility
I) sensitivity to others 
A)  dominance 
B)  high energy 
C)  self-confidence 
D)  internal locus of control 
E)  stability
F) integrity

G) intelligence
H) flexibility
I) sensitivity to others

Question 11

Should a leader have a dominant need for achievement to be successful? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

To be effective, leaders generally need

Question 12

Ethics is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the standards of right and wrong that influence behavior. 
B)  creating a win-win situation for all stakeholders. 
C)  adhering to legal limits. 
D)  what top management thinks is right. 
A)  the standards of right and wrong that influence behavior. 
B)  creating a win-win situation for all stakeholders. 
C)  adhering to legal limits. 
D)  what top management thinks is right.

Question 13

Describe how attitudes are used to develop four leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

The leader's attitude about others inclu

Question 14

In a study of two groups of executives, one successful and one whose careers were derailed, the reason for the latter's failure was poor human relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

State how the Achievement Motivation Theory and the Leader Motive Profile are related and different.

Accepted Answer

Achievement Motivation and Leader Motive

Question 16

A department works as a team and one employee consistently does less work than others yet exaggerates his or her participation. The team members are sure not to let this employee have a responsible role in projects. This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  dominance 
B)  high energy 
C)  self-confidence 
D)  internal locus of control 
E) stability
F) integrity
G) intelligence
H) flexibility
I) sensitivity to others 
A)  dominance 
B)  high energy 
C)  self-confidence 
D)  internal locus of control 
E) stability
F) integrity
G) intelligence
H) flexibility
I) sensitivity to others

Question 17

A leader with a negative self-concept and a theory Y attitude tends to blame others when things go wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Select a present or past manager, and describe his or her personality profile using each of the Big Five dimensions. After rating each dimension as strong, moderate, or weak, give an example of traits and typical behavior of the manager for each dimension. Which dimensions are strongest and weakest?

Accepted Answer

I would like to talk about a past manage

Question 19

____ is the belief in one's capability to perform in a specific situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-concept 
B)  Self-confidence 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Self-focus 
A)  Self-concept 
B)  Self-confidence 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Self-focus

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a belief of David McClelland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs are based on personality. 
B)  All people possess the need for achievement, power, and affiliation, but to varying degrees. 
C)  Our needs are motivated by our behavior. 
D)  Needs are developed as we interact with the environment. 
A)  Needs are based on personality. 
B)  All people possess the need for achievement, power, and affiliation, but to varying degrees. 
C)  Our needs are motivated by our behavior. 
D)  Needs are developed as we interact with the environment.

Unethical behavior is more likely to occur in people who:

A good way to develop a positive self-concept is by observing and copying others' attitudes.

Understanding people's personalities is important because personality affects behavior as well as perceptions and attitudes.

Distortion of consequences is the process of using "cosmetic" words to make the behavior sound acceptable.

Which of the following acts helps protect whistleblowers?

Emotional intelligence is a personality dimension related to surgency.

McGregor published Theory X and Theory Y over 30 years ago. Do we still have Theory X managers? Why?

At the postconventional level of moral development, it is common for lower-level managers to use a leadership style similar to those of higher-level managers.

Using the stakeholder approach to ethics, you proudly set low prices but as a result you harm ____.

An employee regularly works in small groups with other employees. This employee is always willing to play a key role for the group to influence the members to do things his or her way. This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

Should a leader have a dominant need for achievement to be successful? Why or why not?

Ethics is defined as:

Describe how attitudes are used to develop four leadership styles.

In a study of two groups of executives, one successful and one whose careers were derailed, the reason for the latter's failure was poor human relations.

State how the Achievement Motivation Theory and the Leader Motive Profile are related and different.

A department works as a team and one employee consistently does less work than others yet exaggerates his or her participation. The team members are sure not to let this employee have a responsible role in projects. This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

A leader with a negative self-concept and a theory Y attitude tends to blame others when things go wrong.

Select a present or past manager, and describe his or her personality profile using each of the Big Five dimensions. After rating each dimension as strong, moderate, or weak, give an example of traits and typical behavior of the manager for each dimension. Which dimensions are strongest and weakest?

____ is the belief in one's capability to perform in a specific situation.

Which of the following is NOT a belief of David McClelland?

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Exam 2: Leadership Ethics and Traits

Unethical behavior is more likely to occur in people who:

A good way to develop a positive self-concept is by observing and copying others' attitudes.

Understanding people's personalities is important because personality affects behavior as well as perceptions and attitudes.

Distortion of consequences is the process of using "cosmetic" words to make the behavior sound acceptable.

Which of the following acts helps protect whistleblowers?

Emotional intelligence is a personality dimension related to surgency.

McGregor published Theory X and Theory Y over 30 years ago. Do we still have Theory X managers? Why?

At the postconventional level of moral development, it is common for lower-level managers to use a leadership style similar to those of higher-level managers.

Using the stakeholder approach to ethics, you proudly set low prices but as a result you harm ____.

An employee regularly works in small groups with other employees. This employee is always willing to play a key role for the group to influence the members to do things his or her way. This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

Should a leader have a dominant need for achievement to be successful? Why or why not?

Ethics is defined as:

Describe how attitudes are used to develop four leadership styles.

In a study of two groups of executives, one successful and one whose careers were derailed, the reason for the latter's failure was poor human relations.

State how the Achievement Motivation Theory and the Leader Motive Profile are related and different.

A department works as a team and one employee consistently does less work than others yet exaggerates his or her participation. The team members are sure not to let this employee have a responsible role in projects. This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

A leader with a negative self-concept and a theory Y attitude tends to blame others when things go wrong.

____ is the belief in one's capability to perform in a specific situation.

Which of the following is NOT a belief of David McClelland?

Who Is a Leader?

Who Is a Leader?

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Followership and Leader-Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters