Question 1

It is possible for managers to operate from all five of the types of power bases when leading an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A useful measure for assessing virtue ethics in ethical leaders focuses on the _____________ emphasized by Aristotle.

Accepted Answer

A)  ten commandments 
B)  Golden Rule 
C)  cardinal virtues 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  ten commandments 
B)  Golden Rule 
C)  cardinal virtues 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Power obtained because people want to be like you 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 4

Employees are more likely to pay attention to organizational and individual issues if they are included in a performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

__________________ is a goal-setting technique in which managers and their subordinates jointly determine work unit and individual goals in alignment with organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  SMART goals 
B)  Management-by-objectives 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Stretch goals 
E)  none of the above 
A)  SMART goals 
B)  Management-by-objectives 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Stretch goals 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

A manager's private life is irrelevant to the way employees and other key stakeholders perceive the manager's ethics,as long as no significant problems reach the news media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Subordinates are more likely to be influenced by written and oral directions provided directly from their supervisor,rather than by witnessing a manager's decisions and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ethics suggests that poor performers can be given an opportunity to improve within a certain timeline prior to dismissal,or that care and concern be extended when downsizing occurs by providing outplacement services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to research on ethical leadership,which of the following characteristics is/are associated with a manager's reputation for being an ethical leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  being a moral person and moral manager 
B)  being a good person and a kind person 
C)  being an authoritarian but fair manager 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  being a moral person and moral manager 
B)  being a good person and a kind person 
C)  being an authoritarian but fair manager 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Research indicates which of the following types of management systems is associated with higher levels of employee productivity,loyalty,and motivation,all of which contributed to higher profits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory X 
B)  participative 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  hierarchical 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Theory X 
B)  participative 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  hierarchical 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

It is important to constructively address minor workplace infractions because they often escalate into bigger problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There does not seem to be a measurable correlation between personal integrity and successful leadership in management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Managers can and should serve as _______________ within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical role models 
B)  authoritarian leaders 
C)  ombudspersons 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  ethical role models 
B)  authoritarian leaders 
C)  ombudspersons 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

A(n)____________ goal can be vulnerable to encouraging employee temptation toward dishonesty and to behave unethically if that is the only way they can achieve the goal by the specified deadline.

Accepted Answer

A)  incremental 
B)  stretch 
C)  foundation 
D)  reach 
E)  none of the above 
A)  incremental 
B)  stretch 
C)  foundation 
D)  reach 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

A useful tool for reducing workplace stress is _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation 
B)  wellness programs 
C)  delegation training 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  meditation 
B)  wellness programs 
C)  delegation training 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Power obtained by being a source of knowledge or skills 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 17

Ranking systems for employee performance appraisal are useful for creating healthy competition among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Managing employee and organizational ________________ is associated with better health,increased productivity and ethical employee behaviors,among other benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  compensation 
C)  goals 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  stress 
B)  compensation 
C)  goals 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

A more holistic and authentic picture of an employee's performance can be determined based on a(n)_____________,which includes evaluating information from multiple perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical performance evaluation 
B)  360 degree performance evaluation 
C)  SMART performance evaluation 
D)  ideal employee performance evaluation 
E)  none of the above 
A)  ethical performance evaluation 
B)  360 degree performance evaluation 
C)  SMART performance evaluation 
D)  ideal employee performance evaluation 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lazy 
B)  bored 
C)  self-directed 
D)  tired 
E)  none of the above 
A)  lazy 
B)  bored 
C)  self-directed 
D)  tired 
E)  none of the above

It is possible for managers to operate from all five of the types of power bases when leading an organization.

A useful measure for assessing virtue ethics in ethical leaders focuses on the _____________ emphasized by Aristotle.

Power obtained because people want to be like you is called _____________ power.

Employees are more likely to pay attention to organizational and individual issues if they are included in a performance appraisal.

__________________ is a goal-setting technique in which managers and their subordinates jointly determine work unit and individual goals in alignment with organizational goals.

A manager's private life is irrelevant to the way employees and other key stakeholders perceive the manager's ethics,as long as no significant problems reach the news media.

Subordinates are more likely to be influenced by written and oral directions provided directly from their supervisor,rather than by witnessing a manager's decisions and behaviors.

Ethics suggests that poor performers can be given an opportunity to improve within a certain timeline prior to dismissal,or that care and concern be extended when downsizing occurs by providing outplacement services.

According to research on ethical leadership,which of the following characteristics is/are associated with a manager's reputation for being an ethical leader?

Research indicates which of the following types of management systems is associated with higher levels of employee productivity,loyalty,and motivation,all of which contributed to higher profits?

It is important to constructively address minor workplace infractions because they often escalate into bigger problems.

There does not seem to be a measurable correlation between personal integrity and successful leadership in management.

Managers can and should serve as _______________ within the organization.

A(n)____________ goal can be vulnerable to encouraging employee temptation toward dishonesty and to behave unethically if that is the only way they can achieve the goal by the specified deadline.

A useful tool for reducing workplace stress is _______________.

Power obtained by being a source of knowledge or skills is called _____________ power.

Ranking systems for employee performance appraisal are useful for creating healthy competition among employees.

Managing employee and organizational ________________ is associated with better health,increased productivity and ethical employee behaviors,among other benefits.

A more holistic and authentic picture of an employee's performance can be determined based on a(n)_____________,which includes evaluating information from multiple perspectives.

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

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

It is possible for managers to operate from all five of the types of power bases when leading an organization.

A useful measure for assessing virtue ethics in ethical leaders focuses on the _____________ emphasized by Aristotle.

Power obtained because people want to be like you is called _____________ power.

Employees are more likely to pay attention to organizational and individual issues if they are included in a performance appraisal.

__________________ is a goal-setting technique in which managers and their subordinates jointly determine work unit and individual goals in alignment with organizational goals.

A manager's private life is irrelevant to the way employees and other key stakeholders perceive the manager's ethics,as long as no significant problems reach the news media.

Subordinates are more likely to be influenced by written and oral directions provided directly from their supervisor,rather than by witnessing a manager's decisions and behaviors.

Ethics suggests that poor performers can be given an opportunity to improve within a certain timeline prior to dismissal,or that care and concern be extended when downsizing occurs by providing outplacement services.

According to research on ethical leadership,which of the following characteristics is/are associated with a manager's reputation for being an ethical leader?

Research indicates which of the following types of management systems is associated with higher levels of employee productivity,loyalty,and motivation,all of which contributed to higher profits?

It is important to constructively address minor workplace infractions because they often escalate into bigger problems.

There does not seem to be a measurable correlation between personal integrity and successful leadership in management.

Managers can and should serve as _______________ within the organization.

A(n)____________ goal can be vulnerable to encouraging employee temptation toward dishonesty and to behave unethically if that is the only way they can achieve the goal by the specified deadline.

A useful tool for reducing workplace stress is _______________.

Power obtained by being a source of knowledge or skills is called _____________ power.

Ranking systems for employee performance appraisal are useful for creating healthy competition among employees.

Managing employee and organizational ________________ is associated with better health,increased productivity and ethical employee behaviors,among other benefits.

A more holistic and authentic picture of an employee's performance can be determined based on a(n)_____________,which includes evaluating information from multiple perspectives.

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

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