Question 1

What are the ways in which leaders can unlock the courage within themselves?

Accepted Answer

All of us have the potential to live and act courageously. There are a number of ways leaders can unlock the courage within themselves, including committing to causes they believe in, connecting with others, harnessing anger, and developing their skills. Leaders who have a strong emotional commitment to a larger vision or purpose find the courage to step through fear. Caring about others and having support from others is a potent source of courage. People who feel alone in the world take fewer risks because they have more to lose. Anger, in moderate amounts, is a healthy emotion that provides energy to move forward. The challenge is to harness anger and use it appropriately. Courageous leaders are not reckless and foolhardy; they typically are people who have developed the skills and resources they need to take a difficult stand or pursue a tough course of action. In addition, courageous leaders can develop courageous followers by modeling courage in their own behavior and by helping people practice courage.

Question 2

At the _____ of personal moral development, individuals are egocentric and concerned with receiving external rewards and avoiding punishments.

Accepted Answer

preconventional level

Question 3

The _____ leadership mindset emphasizes tight top-down control, employee standardization and specialization, and management by impersonal measurement and analysis.

Accepted Answer

authoritarian management

Question 4

Kasper Inc. wants its workers to act ethically, treat each other well, and treat its customers well. What is the most effective way to communicate this to the workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The leaders should model the behavior they want the workers to follow. 
B)  The leaders should create a code of ethics. 
C)  The leaders should hold meetings to talk about customer service. 
D)  Employees who act unethically should be punished. 
A)  The leaders should model the behavior they want the workers to follow. 
B)  The leaders should create a code of ethics. 
C)  The leaders should hold meetings to talk about customer service. 
D)  Employees who act unethically should be punished.

Question 5

Which of the following is a way in which the importance of courage is obscured by leaders in large organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  By pushing beyond the comfort zone 
B)  By not conforming 
C)  By asking for what they want and think is right 
D)  By doing whatever brings promotions and pay raises 
A)  By pushing beyond the comfort zone 
B)  By not conforming 
C)  By asking for what they want and think is right 
D)  By doing whatever brings promotions and pay raises

Question 6

At InfraTrust Securities Inc., CEO William Klug refused to admit mistakes. Even though InfraTrust teetered on the brink of collapse, he refused to shift from his position. In the end, the company went bankrupt. This example shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  courage means accepting responsibility. 
B)  leaders initiate change. 
C)  courage means drawing strength from others. 
D)  leaders make a real difference. 
A)  courage means accepting responsibility. 
B)  leaders initiate change. 
C)  courage means drawing strength from others. 
D)  leaders make a real difference.

Question 7

Servant leadership is a form of leadership in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders are deeply accountable to others. 
B)  leaders do not provide opportunities for material gains. 
C)  self-interest is replaced by providing for the needs of others. 
D)  power, purpose, and privilege reside with those at the top of the organization. 
A)  leaders are deeply accountable to others. 
B)  leaders do not provide opportunities for material gains. 
C)  self-interest is replaced by providing for the needs of others. 
D)  power, purpose, and privilege reside with those at the top of the organization.

Question 8

Briefly describe courage.

Accepted Answer

Courage is the mental and moral strength

Question 9

Patricia is a member of the board of directors of Brightlake Medical College. She fires a teacher with lax ethical standards who treats his colleagues unfairly. In the given scenario, she is committed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating closed-door policies. 
B)  avoiding shareholder questions. 
C)  firing principals who do not produce short-term results. 
D)  sound ethics and transparency. 
A)  creating closed-door policies. 
B)  avoiding shareholder questions. 
C)  firing principals who do not produce short-term results. 
D)  sound ethics and transparency.

Question 10

Which of the following forms of leadership was first described by Robert Greenleaf?

Accepted Answer

A)  Servant leadership 
B)  Authoritarian leadership 
C)  Participative leadership 
D)  Stewardship 
A)  Servant leadership 
B)  Authoritarian leadership 
C)  Participative leadership 
D)  Stewardship

Question 11

What sparks the courage for leaders to act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desire for a reward 
B)  Devotion to a purpose 
C)  Media coverage 
D)  Confidence 
A)  Desire for a reward 
B)  Devotion to a purpose 
C)  Media coverage 
D)  Confidence

Question 12

Alex is preparing the financial report for Evans Corp.'s annual report. His manager, Sadie, has instructed him to inflate the numbers in order to meet short-term earnings goals. By doing this, Sadie:

Accepted Answer

A)  is putting the organization first before her own self-interest. 
B)  is displaying full-scale corruption. 
C)  wants to meet the demands of vendors. 
D)  wants to please shareholders. 
A)  is putting the organization first before her own self-interest. 
B)  is displaying full-scale corruption. 
C)  wants to meet the demands of vendors. 
D)  wants to please shareholders.

Question 13

Anger and frustration cannot be used for positive outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ethical pressures that challenge leaders include:

Accepted Answer

A)  doing the right thing despite pressure to increase profits. 
B)  finding new products and services to remain competitive. 
C)  involving employees in teamwork despite individual competition. 
D)  selecting employees with the technical skills. 
A)  doing the right thing despite pressure to increase profits. 
B)  finding new products and services to remain competitive. 
C)  involving employees in teamwork despite individual competition. 
D)  selecting employees with the technical skills.

Question 15

At the _____ level of personal moral development, an individual follows the rules to avoid punishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the _____ level of personal moral...

Question 16

_____ is highly risky for employees because they may lose their jobs, be ostracized by coworkers, or be transferred to undesirable positions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is highly risky for employees because...

Question 17

One of the four basic principles that form the framework for stewardship is:

Accepted Answer

A)  transcend self-interest. 
B)  tie rewards to contributions. 
C)  inspire trust by being trustworthy. 
D)  be a whistleblower. 
A)  transcend self-interest. 
B)  tie rewards to contributions. 
C)  inspire trust by being trustworthy. 
D)  be a whistleblower.

Question 18

A leader at the postconventional level of personal moral development focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  getting a high return on investment. 
B)  short-term goals. 
C)  serving others and a higher cause. 
D)  excessively promoting self-interest. 
A)  getting a high return on investment. 
B)  short-term goals. 
C)  serving others and a higher cause. 
D)  excessively promoting self-interest.

Question 19

One of the four basic precepts in Greenleaf's servant leadership model is:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking subordinates to follow orders. 
B)  expecting core work teams to build the organization. 
C)  putting self-interest before service. 
D)  listening first to affirm others. 
A)  asking subordinates to follow orders. 
B)  expecting core work teams to build the organization. 
C)  putting self-interest before service. 
D)  listening first to affirm others.

Question 20

A leader who is visionary, empowering, and committed to serving others is operating at the postconventional or principled level of personal moral development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the ways in which leaders can unlock the courage within themselves?

At the _____ of personal moral development, individuals are egocentric and concerned with receiving external rewards and avoiding punishments.

The _____ leadership mindset emphasizes tight top-down control, employee standardization and specialization, and management by impersonal measurement and analysis.

Kasper Inc. wants its workers to act ethically, treat each other well, and treat its customers well. What is the most effective way to communicate this to the workers?

Which of the following is a way in which the importance of courage is obscured by leaders in large organizations?

At InfraTrust Securities Inc., CEO William Klug refused to admit mistakes. Even though InfraTrust teetered on the brink of collapse, he refused to shift from his position. In the end, the company went bankrupt. This example shows that:

Servant leadership is a form of leadership in which:

Briefly describe courage.

Patricia is a member of the board of directors of Brightlake Medical College. She fires a teacher with lax ethical standards who treats his colleagues unfairly. In the given scenario, she is committed to:

Which of the following forms of leadership was first described by Robert Greenleaf?

What sparks the courage for leaders to act?

Alex is preparing the financial report for Evans Corp.'s annual report. His manager, Sadie, has instructed him to inflate the numbers in order to meet short-term earnings goals. By doing this, Sadie:

Anger and frustration cannot be used for positive outcomes.

The ethical pressures that challenge leaders include:

At the _____ level of personal moral development, an individual follows the rules to avoid punishment.

_____ is highly risky for employees because they may lose their jobs, be ostracized by coworkers, or be transferred to undesirable positions.

One of the four basic principles that form the framework for stewardship is:

A leader at the postconventional level of personal moral development focuses on:

One of the four basic precepts in Greenleaf's servant leadership model is:

A leader who is visionary, empowering, and committed to serving others is operating at the postconventional or principled level of personal moral development.

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Exam 6: Courage and Moral Leadership

What are the ways in which leaders can unlock the courage within themselves?

At the _____ of personal moral development, individuals are egocentric and concerned with receiving external rewards and avoiding punishments.

The _____ leadership mindset emphasizes tight top-down control, employee standardization and specialization, and management by impersonal measurement and analysis.

Kasper Inc. wants its workers to act ethically, treat each other well, and treat its customers well. What is the most effective way to communicate this to the workers?

Which of the following is a way in which the importance of courage is obscured by leaders in large organizations?

At InfraTrust Securities Inc., CEO William Klug refused to admit mistakes. Even though InfraTrust teetered on the brink of collapse, he refused to shift from his position. In the end, the company went bankrupt. This example shows that:

Servant leadership is a form of leadership in which:

Briefly describe courage.

Patricia is a member of the board of directors of Brightlake Medical College. She fires a teacher with lax ethical standards who treats his colleagues unfairly. In the given scenario, she is committed to:

Which of the following forms of leadership was first described by Robert Greenleaf?

What sparks the courage for leaders to act?

Alex is preparing the financial report for Evans Corp.'s annual report. His manager, Sadie, has instructed him to inflate the numbers in order to meet short-term earnings goals. By doing this, Sadie:

Anger and frustration cannot be used for positive outcomes.

The ethical pressures that challenge leaders include:

At the _____ level of personal moral development, an individual follows the rules to avoid punishment.

_____ is highly risky for employees because they may lose their jobs, be ostracized by coworkers, or be transferred to undesirable positions.

One of the four basic principles that form the framework for stewardship is:

A leader at the postconventional level of personal moral development focuses on:

One of the four basic precepts in Greenleaf's servant leadership model is:

A leader who is visionary, empowering, and committed to serving others is operating at the postconventional or principled level of personal moral development.

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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