Question 1

An employee _____________ evaluates factors that are directly or indirectly related to achieving organizational and employee goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  stretch goal 
B)  wellness program 
C)  compensation structure 
D)  performance appraisal 
E)  none of the above 
A)  stretch goal 
B)  wellness program 
C)  compensation structure 
D)  performance appraisal 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Poorly managed performance appraisals can be detrimental to employee development,morale,and productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ethical leadership has been shown to be associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  employee disengagement 
B)  employee commitment 
C)  employee misconduct 
D)  employee expenses 
E)  none of the above 
A)  employee disengagement 
B)  employee commitment 
C)  employee misconduct 
D)  employee expenses 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

According to Torbert's management role model typology,which of the following management types is most strongly motivated by reward and punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  opportunist 
B)  diplomat 
C)  achiever 
D)  strategist 
E)  none of the above 
A)  opportunist 
B)  diplomat 
C)  achiever 
D)  strategist 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

The type of ethical role model a manager chooses to be will reflect his/her level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  skill 
B)  leadership 
C)  moral development 
D)  authority 
E)  none of the above 
A)  skill 
B)  leadership 
C)  moral development 
D)  authority 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Proponents of "Theory X" of management subscribe to the belief that employees are inherently:

Accepted Answer

A)  lazy 
B)  creative 
C)  self-directed 
D)  respected 
E)  none of the above 
A)  lazy 
B)  creative 
C)  self-directed 
D)  respected 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

The term _____________ refers to "the demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships,and the promotion of such conduct to followers through two-way communication,reinforcement,and decision making."

Accepted Answer

A)  moral person 
B)  moral manager 
C)  ethical leadership 
D)  horizontal leadership 
E)  none of the above 
A)  moral person 
B)  moral manager 
C)  ethical leadership 
D)  horizontal leadership 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

Ethical leadership means never disciplining or firing anyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Outline the continuum of potential punishments for managing minor workplace infractions.

Accepted Answer

1)Talk to,and coach,the employee about t

Question 10

Tools that can assist with enhancing ethical behavior in the workplace can include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance appraisals 
B)  surveying actual behaviors 
C)  surveying performance according to the organization's codes 
D)  exploring ideal employee attitudes and behaviors 
E)  none of the above 
A)  performance appraisals 
B)  surveying actual behaviors 
C)  surveying performance according to the organization's codes 
D)  exploring ideal employee attitudes and behaviors 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

SMART goals are specific,measurable,aligned,reachable and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  troublesome 
B)  tight 
C)  time-bound 
D)  tiring 
E)  tried 
A)  troublesome 
B)  tight 
C)  time-bound 
D)  tiring 
E)  tried

Question 12

Social psychologists French and Raven have differentiated among five types of power bases individuals can have based on which aspect?

Accepted Answer

A)  status in the organization 
B)  level of seniority 
C)  relationship to others in the organization 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  status in the organization 
B)  level of seniority 
C)  relationship to others in the organization 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

The ______________ approach advocates a holistic goal approach that takes into account an organizational's environmental,social and financial performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  360 degree evaluation 
B)  performance appraisal 
C)  triple bottom line 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  360 degree evaluation 
B)  performance appraisal 
C)  triple bottom line 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

Some supervisors may resist top management efforts to inculcate ethical behaviors due to fear that ethical behavior is a hindrance to short-term goal achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Organizations that meet the "Great Place to Work" standards witness which of the following benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  more qualified job applicants 
B)  lower level of turnover and health care costs 
C)  higher levels of customer satisfaction 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  more qualified job applicants 
B)  lower level of turnover and health care costs 
C)  higher levels of customer satisfaction 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

A tool known as the ____________ can provide ethical leaders with more holistic goals and measurements for evaluating organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee performance appraisal 
B)  balanced scorecard 
C)  360 degree evaluation 
D)  "Great Place to Work" certification 
E)  none of the above 
A)  employee performance appraisal 
B)  balanced scorecard 
C)  360 degree evaluation 
D)  "Great Place to Work" certification 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

The approach focusing on achieving organizational results by humbly caring for and serving the needs of superiors,colleagues and subordinates is known as ____________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational 
B)  servant 
C)  ethical 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  situational 
B)  servant 
C)  ethical 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Power that is formally assigned to an individual,such as through a title or position,is called __________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate 
B)  reward 
C)  coercive 
D)  referent 
E)  expert 
A)  legitimate 
B)  reward 
C)  coercive 
D)  referent 
E)  expert

Question 19

Which of the following characteristics is not associated with those representing a servant leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  altruistic calling 
B)  emotional healing 
C)  wisdom 
D)  organizational stewardship 
E)  none of the above 
A)  altruistic calling 
B)  emotional healing 
C)  wisdom 
D)  organizational stewardship 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

_____________ refers to the ability to act,create an effect,or wield force.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership 
B)  Power 
C)  Strength 
D)  Morality 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Leadership 
B)  Power 
C)  Strength 
D)  Morality 
E)  none of the above

An employee _____________ evaluates factors that are directly or indirectly related to achieving organizational and employee goals.

Poorly managed performance appraisals can be detrimental to employee development,morale,and productivity.

Ethical leadership has been shown to be associated with which of the following?

According to Torbert's management role model typology,which of the following management types is most strongly motivated by reward and punishment?

The type of ethical role model a manager chooses to be will reflect his/her level of:

Proponents of "Theory X" of management subscribe to the belief that employees are inherently:

The term _____________ refers to "the demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships,and the promotion of such conduct to followers through two-way communication,reinforcement,and decision making."

Ethical leadership means never disciplining or firing anyone.

Outline the continuum of potential punishments for managing minor workplace infractions.

Tools that can assist with enhancing ethical behavior in the workplace can include all but which of the following?

SMART goals are specific,measurable,aligned,reachable and _______________.

Social psychologists French and Raven have differentiated among five types of power bases individuals can have based on which aspect?

The ______________ approach advocates a holistic goal approach that takes into account an organizational's environmental,social and financial performance.

Some supervisors may resist top management efforts to inculcate ethical behaviors due to fear that ethical behavior is a hindrance to short-term goal achievement.

Organizations that meet the "Great Place to Work" standards witness which of the following benefits?

A tool known as the ____________ can provide ethical leaders with more holistic goals and measurements for evaluating organizational performance.

The approach focusing on achieving organizational results by humbly caring for and serving the needs of superiors,colleagues and subordinates is known as ____________ leadership.

Power that is formally assigned to an individual,such as through a title or position,is called __________ power.

Which of the following characteristics is not associated with those representing a servant leader?

_____________ refers to the ability to act,create an effect,or wield force.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

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Exam 9: Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models

An employee _____________ evaluates factors that are directly or indirectly related to achieving organizational and employee goals.

Poorly managed performance appraisals can be detrimental to employee development,morale,and productivity.

Ethical leadership has been shown to be associated with which of the following?

According to Torbert's management role model typology,which of the following management types is most strongly motivated by reward and punishment?

The type of ethical role model a manager chooses to be will reflect his/her level of:

Proponents of "Theory X" of management subscribe to the belief that employees are inherently:

The term _____________ refers to "the demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships,and the promotion of such conduct to followers through two-way communication,reinforcement,and decision making."

Ethical leadership means never disciplining or firing anyone.

Outline the continuum of potential punishments for managing minor workplace infractions.

Tools that can assist with enhancing ethical behavior in the workplace can include all but which of the following?

SMART goals are specific,measurable,aligned,reachable and _______________.

Social psychologists French and Raven have differentiated among five types of power bases individuals can have based on which aspect?

The ______________ approach advocates a holistic goal approach that takes into account an organizational's environmental,social and financial performance.

Some supervisors may resist top management efforts to inculcate ethical behaviors due to fear that ethical behavior is a hindrance to short-term goal achievement.

Organizations that meet the "Great Place to Work" standards witness which of the following benefits?

A tool known as the ____________ can provide ethical leaders with more holistic goals and measurements for evaluating organizational performance.

The approach focusing on achieving organizational results by humbly caring for and serving the needs of superiors,colleagues and subordinates is known as ____________ leadership.

Power that is formally assigned to an individual,such as through a title or position,is called __________ power.

Which of the following characteristics is not associated with those representing a servant leader?

_____________ refers to the ability to act,create an effect,or wield force.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

Filters