Question 1

A leader's respect for others is not shown by

Accepted Answer

A)  Listening closely to subordinates. 
B)  Being empathic. 
C)  Being tolerant of opposing points of view. 
D)  Being apathetic. 
A)  Listening closely to subordinates. 
B)  Being empathic. 
C)  Being tolerant of opposing points of view. 
D)  Being apathetic.

Question 2

Which of the following is a criticism of ethical leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains research on a topic that is timely in the public's eye 
B)  It is unreasonable to expect high levels of ethics in our leaders 
C)  There is substantial recent research on ethics and leadership 
D)  The ethics and leadership writings come from only a few scholars 
A)  It contains research on a topic that is timely in the public's eye 
B)  It is unreasonable to expect high levels of ethics in our leaders 
C)  There is substantial recent research on ethics and leadership 
D)  The ethics and leadership writings come from only a few scholars

Question 3

I consistently tell the truth and am fair with my employees. Furthermore, I feel a strong moral obligation to make decisions that do not infringe on the rights of my staff. I am applying the concepts of which ethical theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological 
B)  Teleological 
C)  Altruism 
D)  Virtue-based 
A)  Deontological 
B)  Teleological 
C)  Altruism 
D)  Virtue-based

Question 4

The teleological ethical theories are grouped together because "what is right?" is answered by looking at

Accepted Answer

A)  Character 
B)  Rules 
C)  Duty 
D)  Outcomes 
A)  Character 
B)  Rules 
C)  Duty 
D)  Outcomes

Question 5

Group norms affect my moral decisions because I want to be seen as "good." I am at what stage of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social contract and individual rights stage 
B)  Stage 1 
C)  Interpersonal accord and conformity stage 
D)  Stage 3 
A)  Social contract and individual rights stage 
B)  Stage 1 
C)  Interpersonal accord and conformity stage 
D)  Stage 3

Question 6

Ethics is central to leadership because of

Accepted Answer

A)  The goals dimension of leadership in which the leader decides group goals 
B)  The nature of leadership being leader centered 
C)  The egoism necessary in leaders to make moral decisions 
D)  The influence dimension of leadership which has an impact on the lives of followers 
A)  The goals dimension of leadership in which the leader decides group goals 
B)  The nature of leadership being leader centered 
C)  The egoism necessary in leaders to make moral decisions 
D)  The influence dimension of leadership which has an impact on the lives of followers

Question 7

Which of the following are strengths of leadership ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is timely, providing research when we need it most 
B)  Ethical research is not part of leadership research 
C)  Ethics is central to the leadership process 
D)  It does not have strong research support 
A)  It is timely, providing research when we need it most 
B)  Ethical research is not part of leadership research 
C)  Ethics is central to the leadership process 
D)  It does not have strong research support

Question 8

An altruistic leader acts so as to create the greatest good for herself or himself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following are ethical and moral virtues that leaders and managers should develop according to Velasquez?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrity 
B)  Humility 
C)  Egoism 
D)  Social judgment 
A)  Integrity 
B)  Humility 
C)  Egoism 
D)  Social judgment

Question 10

Heifetz and Burns believe that the leader-follower relationship is central to ethical leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The set of rules or principles that guides us in making decisions about right or wrong is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral theory 
B)  Ethical dilemmas 
C)  Ethical decision-making process 
D)  Ethical theory 
A)  Moral theory 
B)  Ethical dilemmas 
C)  Ethical decision-making process 
D)  Ethical theory

Question 12

When studying ethics and leadership, ethical theories fall into which two broad domains?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct and behavior 
B)  Behavior and traits 
C)  Character and conduct 
D)  Character and traits 
A)  Conduct and behavior 
B)  Behavior and traits 
C)  Character and conduct 
D)  Character and traits

Question 13

My followers are foremost in the plans I make for our team. I am often seen mentoring my followers and using citizenship behaviors that benefit all of my followers. I am using which ethical leadership principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respects others 
B)  Serve others 
C)  Shows justice 
D)  Builds community 
A)  Respects others 
B)  Serve others 
C)  Shows justice 
D)  Builds community

Question 14

The influence dimension of leadership places an enormous ethical burden on leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The theory of virtue-based ethics suggests that practicing good values leads to increased virtuousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ethical theory provides a system of rules or principles that guide us in making decisions about what is right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Heifetz's perspective on ethical leadership is

Accepted Answer

A)  Values-based 
B)  Duty-based 
C)  Charisma-based 
D)  Philosophy-based 
A)  Values-based 
B)  Duty-based 
C)  Charisma-based 
D)  Philosophy-based

Question 18

Ethical leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a topic of many training and development programs 
B)  Can be applied at all levels of organizations 
C)  Is leadership that involves values 
D)  Provides prescriptions for how to develop ethical leadership 
A)  Is a topic of many training and development programs 
B)  Can be applied at all levels of organizations 
C)  Is leadership that involves values 
D)  Provides prescriptions for how to develop ethical leadership

Question 19

Altruistic service cannot be observed in

Accepted Answer

A)  Mentoring. 
B)  Conceit. 
C)  Empowering. 
D)  Team building. 
A)  Mentoring. 
B)  Conceit. 
C)  Empowering. 
D)  Team building.

Question 20

What did the group of leadership scholars from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation examine?

Accepted Answer

A)  How leadership theory and practice could be used to build a more just society 
B)  How leadership ethical theory correlates with virtuousness 
C)  How moral dilemmas are different from ethical temptations 
D)  How ethical dilemmas are different from moral temptations 
A)  How leadership theory and practice could be used to build a more just society 
B)  How leadership ethical theory correlates with virtuousness 
C)  How moral dilemmas are different from ethical temptations 
D)  How ethical dilemmas are different from moral temptations

A leader's respect for others is not shown by

Which of the following is a criticism of ethical leadership?

I consistently tell the truth and am fair with my employees. Furthermore, I feel a strong moral obligation to make decisions that do not infringe on the rights of my staff. I am applying the concepts of which ethical theory?

The teleological ethical theories are grouped together because "what is right?" is answered by looking at

Group norms affect my moral decisions because I want to be seen as "good." I am at what stage of moral development?

Ethics is central to leadership because of

Which of the following are strengths of leadership ethics?

An altruistic leader acts so as to create the greatest good for herself or himself.

Which of the following are ethical and moral virtues that leaders and managers should develop according to Velasquez?

Heifetz and Burns believe that the leader-follower relationship is central to ethical leadership.

The set of rules or principles that guides us in making decisions about right or wrong is called

When studying ethics and leadership, ethical theories fall into which two broad domains?

My followers are foremost in the plans I make for our team. I am often seen mentoring my followers and using citizenship behaviors that benefit all of my followers. I am using which ethical leadership principle?

The influence dimension of leadership places an enormous ethical burden on leaders.

The theory of virtue-based ethics suggests that practicing good values leads to increased virtuousness.

Ethical theory provides a system of rules or principles that guide us in making decisions about what is right or wrong.

Heifetz's perspective on ethical leadership is

Ethical leadership

Altruistic service cannot be observed in

What did the group of leadership scholars from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation examine?

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Path Goal Theory

Leader Member Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

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Exam 13: Leadership Ethics

A leader's respect for others is not shown by

Which of the following is a criticism of ethical leadership?

I consistently tell the truth and am fair with my employees. Furthermore, I feel a strong moral obligation to make decisions that do not infringe on the rights of my staff. I am applying the concepts of which ethical theory?

The teleological ethical theories are grouped together because "what is right?" is answered by looking at

Group norms affect my moral decisions because I want to be seen as "good." I am at what stage of moral development?

Ethics is central to leadership because of

Which of the following are strengths of leadership ethics?

An altruistic leader acts so as to create the greatest good for herself or himself.

Which of the following are ethical and moral virtues that leaders and managers should develop according to Velasquez?

Heifetz and Burns believe that the leader-follower relationship is central to ethical leadership.

The set of rules or principles that guides us in making decisions about right or wrong is called

When studying ethics and leadership, ethical theories fall into which two broad domains?

My followers are foremost in the plans I make for our team. I am often seen mentoring my followers and using citizenship behaviors that benefit all of my followers. I am using which ethical leadership principle?

The influence dimension of leadership places an enormous ethical burden on leaders.

The theory of virtue-based ethics suggests that practicing good values leads to increased virtuousness.

Ethical theory provides a system of rules or principles that guide us in making decisions about what is right or wrong.

Heifetz's perspective on ethical leadership is

Ethical leadership

Altruistic service cannot be observed in

What did the group of leadership scholars from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation examine?

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Path Goal Theory

Leader Member Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

Filters