Question 1

A servant leader:

Accepted Answer

A)  helps others grow and develop and provides opportunities for others. 
B)  expects subordinates to be obedient. 
C)  is responsible for the emotional well-being of subordinates. 
D)  is at the preconventional level of personal moral development. 
A)  helps others grow and develop and provides opportunities for others. 
B)  expects subordinates to be obedient. 
C)  is responsible for the emotional well-being of subordinates. 
D)  is at the preconventional level of personal moral development.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an ethical pressure that challenges the ability of leaders to do the right thing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Showing respect to each individual 
B)  Meeting the demands of vendors or business partners 
C)  Possessing humility 
D)  Encouraging and developing others 
A)  Showing respect to each individual 
B)  Meeting the demands of vendors or business partners 
C)  Possessing humility 
D)  Encouraging and developing others

Question 3

Colleen is a medical researcher at Octogen Pharmaceuticals. She called attention to the illegal marketing of a drug produced by the company, despite threats from her superiors. Colleen's behavior can be best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  unethical behavior. 
B)  authoritarian leadership. 
C)  stewardship. 
D)  whistleblowing. 
A)  unethical behavior. 
B)  authoritarian leadership. 
C)  stewardship. 
D)  whistleblowing.

Question 4

What pressures do leaders face that challenge their ability to work ethically?

Accepted Answer

Leaders face many pressures that challen

Question 5

Scott Thompson resigned as the CEO of Yahoo after only four months on the job because reports revealed he had inaccurately claimed on his resume that he had a degree in computer science. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  arrogance. 
B)  unethical behavior. 
C)  servant leadership. 
D)  stewardship. 
A)  arrogance. 
B)  unethical behavior. 
C)  servant leadership. 
D)  stewardship.

Question 6

Which of the following is a behavioral trait of unethical leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing and communicating ethics policies 
B)  Withholding help and support 
C)  Rewarding ethical conduct 
D)  Setting examples for others 
A)  Establishing and communicating ethics policies 
B)  Withholding help and support 
C)  Rewarding ethical conduct 
D)  Setting examples for others

Question 7

Stewardship is a belief that leaders are deeply accountable to others as well as to the organization, without trying to control others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Standing up for what is right is a primary way in which leaders create an environment of integrity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) _____ leader possesses humility, maintains concern for the greater good, fulfills commitments, strives for fairness, serves others, and shows courage to stand up for what is right.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ leader possesses humility, maintains concern...

Question 10

Participative management encourages managers to direct and control employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Leadership courage means:

Accepted Answer

A)  overemphasizing pleasing shareholders. 
B)  excessively promoting self-interest. 
C)  reducing boundaries. 
D)  staying with what is familiar. 
A)  overemphasizing pleasing shareholders. 
B)  excessively promoting self-interest. 
C)  reducing boundaries. 
D)  staying with what is familiar.

Question 12

Leaders can create organizational systems that support ethical behavior by:

Accepted Answer

A)  showing tolerance for ethics violations. 
B)  establishing vague ethics policies. 
C)  establishing general ethics policies. 
D)  creating open-door policies. 
A)  showing tolerance for ethics violations. 
B)  establishing vague ethics policies. 
C)  establishing general ethics policies. 
D)  creating open-door policies.

Question 13

_____ is leadership in which the leader provides opportunities for others to gain materially and emotionally.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is leadership in which the leader...

Question 14

You think that you are at the postconventional level of personal moral development. Which of the following behaviors distinguishes you from people at the other levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  You act in your own interest. 
B)  You act independently, regardless of your friends' expectations. 
C)  You follow the norms at school and work. 
D)  You try to fit in with your coworkers. 
A)  You act in your own interest. 
B)  You act independently, regardless of your friends' expectations. 
C)  You follow the norms at school and work. 
D)  You try to fit in with your coworkers.

Question 15

Why is whistleblowing an act of courage?

Accepted Answer

Whistleblowing means employee disclosure

Question 16

For leaders, pushing beyond the comfort zone and facing the internal "wall of fear" is an act of:

Accepted Answer

A)  courage. 
B)  vision. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  ethics. 
A)  courage. 
B)  vision. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  ethics.

Question 17

In _____, employees are expected to make suggestions for quality improvements, act as team players, and take greater responsibility for their own jobs, but they are not allowed to be true partners in the enterprise.

Accepted Answer

participat

Question 18

_____ requires recognizing and adhering to ethical values and acknowledging the importance of human meaning, quality, and higher purpose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ requires recognizing and adhering to ethical...

Question 19

On your first day at D'Liscious Lunches, your new coworker tells you that Danny, your supervisor, is unethical. Which of the following behaviors could you expect Danny to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Danny might blame someone else for his mistake. 
B)  Danny might be polite to all of his coworkers and customers. 
C)  Danny might teach you how to use the cash register. 
D)  Danny might work extra hours instead of leaving the restaurant short-handed. 
A)  Danny might blame someone else for his mistake. 
B)  Danny might be polite to all of his coworkers and customers. 
C)  Danny might teach you how to use the cash register. 
D)  Danny might work extra hours instead of leaving the restaurant short-handed.

Question 20

The actions that make leaders go wrong include:

Accepted Answer

A)  breaching agreements. 
B)  promoting follower development. 
C)  having the courage to confront unjust acts. 
D)  taking responsibility. 
A)  breaching agreements. 
B)  promoting follower development. 
C)  having the courage to confront unjust acts. 
D)  taking responsibility.

A servant leader:

Which of the following is an example of an ethical pressure that challenges the ability of leaders to do the right thing?

Colleen is a medical researcher at Octogen Pharmaceuticals. She called attention to the illegal marketing of a drug produced by the company, despite threats from her superiors. Colleen's behavior can be best described as:

What pressures do leaders face that challenge their ability to work ethically?

Scott Thompson resigned as the CEO of Yahoo after only four months on the job because reports revealed he had inaccurately claimed on his resume that he had a degree in computer science. This is an example of:

Which of the following is a behavioral trait of unethical leaders?

Stewardship is a belief that leaders are deeply accountable to others as well as to the organization, without trying to control others.

Standing up for what is right is a primary way in which leaders create an environment of integrity.

A(n) _____ leader possesses humility, maintains concern for the greater good, fulfills commitments, strives for fairness, serves others, and shows courage to stand up for what is right.

Participative management encourages managers to direct and control employees.

Leadership courage means:

Leaders can create organizational systems that support ethical behavior by:

_____ is leadership in which the leader provides opportunities for others to gain materially and emotionally.

You think that you are at the postconventional level of personal moral development. Which of the following behaviors distinguishes you from people at the other levels?

Why is whistleblowing an act of courage?

For leaders, pushing beyond the comfort zone and facing the internal "wall of fear" is an act of:

In _____, employees are expected to make suggestions for quality improvements, act as team players, and take greater responsibility for their own jobs, but they are not allowed to be true partners in the enterprise.

_____ requires recognizing and adhering to ethical values and acknowledging the importance of human meaning, quality, and higher purpose.

On your first day at D'Liscious Lunches, your new coworker tells you that Danny, your supervisor, is unethical. Which of the following behaviors could you expect Danny to do?

The actions that make leaders go wrong include:

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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Exam 6: Courage and Moral Leadership

A servant leader:

Which of the following is an example of an ethical pressure that challenges the ability of leaders to do the right thing?

Colleen is a medical researcher at Octogen Pharmaceuticals. She called attention to the illegal marketing of a drug produced by the company, despite threats from her superiors. Colleen's behavior can be best described as:

What pressures do leaders face that challenge their ability to work ethically?

Scott Thompson resigned as the CEO of Yahoo after only four months on the job because reports revealed he had inaccurately claimed on his resume that he had a degree in computer science. This is an example of:

Which of the following is a behavioral trait of unethical leaders?

Stewardship is a belief that leaders are deeply accountable to others as well as to the organization, without trying to control others.

Standing up for what is right is a primary way in which leaders create an environment of integrity.

A(n) _____ leader possesses humility, maintains concern for the greater good, fulfills commitments, strives for fairness, serves others, and shows courage to stand up for what is right.

Participative management encourages managers to direct and control employees.

Leadership courage means:

Leaders can create organizational systems that support ethical behavior by:

_____ is leadership in which the leader provides opportunities for others to gain materially and emotionally.

You think that you are at the postconventional level of personal moral development. Which of the following behaviors distinguishes you from people at the other levels?

Why is whistleblowing an act of courage?

For leaders, pushing beyond the comfort zone and facing the internal "wall of fear" is an act of:

In _____, employees are expected to make suggestions for quality improvements, act as team players, and take greater responsibility for their own jobs, but they are not allowed to be true partners in the enterprise.

_____ requires recognizing and adhering to ethical values and acknowledging the importance of human meaning, quality, and higher purpose.

On your first day at D'Liscious Lunches, your new coworker tells you that Danny, your supervisor, is unethical. Which of the following behaviors could you expect Danny to do?

The actions that make leaders go wrong include:

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

Filters