Question 1

According to Zemke's four generations of workers,the Millennials

Accepted Answer

A) doubt the wisdom of traditional racial and sexual categorizing. 
B) have been a stabilizing force in organizations for decades. 
C) have a work ethic characterized by organizational loyalty. 
D) tend to be uncomfortable with transparency of action in workplaces. 
A) doubt the wisdom of traditional racial and sexual categorizing. 
B) have been a stabilizing force in organizations for decades. 
C) have a work ethic characterized by organizational loyalty. 
D) tend to be uncomfortable with transparency of action in workplaces. A

Question 2

Rule-based thinking,known as utilitarianism in philosophy,is premised on the idea that right and wrong are best determined by considering the consequences or results of an action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

________ involves reinterpreting otherwise immoral behavior in terms of a higher purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) Advantageous comparison 
B) Moral justification 
C) Displacement of responsibility 
D) Euphemistic labeling 
A) Advantageous comparison 
B) Moral justification 
C) Displacement of responsibility 
D) Euphemistic labeling B

Question 4

Dr.Jonathon realizes that his patient is suffering from a highly contagious disease that is likely to pose a threat to the entire city.However,he is uncertain about sharing this information with city officials to protect his patient's privacy.In this scenario,which of the following ethical dilemmas does the doctor most likely face?

Accepted Answer

A) truth versus loyalty 
B) individual versus community 
C) short-term versus long-term 
D) justice versus mercy 
A) truth versus loyalty 
B) individual versus community 
C) short-term versus long-term 
D) justice versus mercy

Question 5

Which of the following statements is most likely true of servant leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) They rely on positional authority to influence others. 
B) They fail to foster each person's emotional and spiritual health and wholeness. 
C) They tend to overlook their own values,feelings,strengths,and weaknesses. 
D) They need to integrate present realities and future possibilities. 
A) They rely on positional authority to influence others. 
B) They fail to foster each person's emotional and spiritual health and wholeness. 
C) They tend to overlook their own values,feelings,strengths,and weaknesses. 
D) They need to integrate present realities and future possibilities.

Question 6

Managers with Theory X orientation rely heavily on coercive,external control methods to motivate workers,such as pay,disciplinary techniques,punishments,and threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hall and Donnell reported findings of five separate studies involving over 12,000 managers that explored the relationship between managerial achievement and attitudes toward subordinates.Overall,they found that managers who strongly subscribed to Theory X beliefs

Accepted Answer

A) were unlikely to have a pessimistic view of others. 
B) were unlikely to rely on coercive,external control methods to motivate workers. 
C) were highly likely to believe that workers were naturally motivated to work. 
D) were highly likely to be in their lower-achieving group. 
A) were unlikely to have a pessimistic view of others. 
B) were unlikely to rely on coercive,external control methods to motivate workers. 
C) were highly likely to believe that workers were naturally motivated to work. 
D) were highly likely to be in their lower-achieving group.

Question 8

According to Zemke's four generations of workers,which of the following statements is most likely true of the Veterans?

Accepted Answer

A) They are most likely latchkey kids. 
B) They represent a wealth of lore and wisdom. 
C) They are entrepreneurial,and they embrace change. 
D) They tend to be more committed to their vocation than to any specific organization. 
A) They are most likely latchkey kids. 
B) They represent a wealth of lore and wisdom. 
C) They are entrepreneurial,and they embrace change. 
D) They tend to be more committed to their vocation than to any specific organization.

Question 9

Leaders ultimately must be judged on the basis of a framework of values,not just in terms of their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Through a distortion of consequences,people minimize the harm caused by their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Moral reasoning refers to the process leaders use to make decisions about ethical and unethical behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Baby Boomers came of age during the Great Depression and World War II.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Leadership behavior enacted by individuals who take action to maintain ethical standards in the face of questionable moral behaviors by higher-ups is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) compelling vision. 
B) charismatic leadership. 
C) servant leadership behavior. 
D) upward ethical leadership. 
A) compelling vision. 
B) charismatic leadership. 
C) servant leadership behavior. 
D) upward ethical leadership.

Question 14

Instrumental values refer to modes of behavior,and terminal values refer to desired end states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ultimate test of a servant leader's work is whether those served develop toward being more responsible,caring,and competent individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Leaders who pull people together on the basis of shared beliefs and a common sense of organizational purpose and belonging are most likely the ones

Accepted Answer

A) who are consistent. 
B) who demonstrate empathy. 
C) who create a compelling vision. 
D) whose integrity is strong. 
A) who are consistent. 
B) who demonstrate empathy. 
C) who create a compelling vision. 
D) whose integrity is strong.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes attribution of blame?

Accepted Answer

A) using cosmetic words to defuse the offensiveness of distasteful behavior 
B) justifying immoral behavior by claiming it was caused by someone else's actions 
C) avoiding self-contempt for personal behavior by comparing it to the more heinous actions of others 
D) minimizing the harm caused by immoral actions by blaming the behavior on low societal standards 
A) using cosmetic words to defuse the offensiveness of distasteful behavior 
B) justifying immoral behavior by claiming it was caused by someone else's actions 
C) avoiding self-contempt for personal behavior by comparing it to the more heinous actions of others 
D) minimizing the harm caused by immoral actions by blaming the behavior on low societal standards

Question 18

Gen Xers have been a stabilizing force in organizations for decades,even if they are prone to digressions about "the good old days."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the four qualities of leadership that engender trust according to Bennis and Goldsmith?

Accepted Answer

A) values,loyalty,consistency,and integrity 
B) honesty,values,loyalty,and creativity 
C) creativity,honesty,consistency,and vision 
D) vision,empathy,consistency,and integrity 
A) values,loyalty,consistency,and integrity 
B) honesty,values,loyalty,and creativity 
C) creativity,honesty,consistency,and vision 
D) vision,empathy,consistency,and integrity

Question 20

Values are most likely

Accepted Answer

A) shared by all human beings. 
B) learned through the socialization process. 
C) based on the principles of law. 
D) demonstrated through empathy. 
A) shared by all human beings. 
B) learned through the socialization process. 
C) based on the principles of law. 
D) demonstrated through empathy.

According to Zemke's four generations of workers,the Millennials

Rule-based thinking,known as utilitarianism in philosophy,is premised on the idea that right and wrong are best determined by considering the consequences or results of an action.

________ involves reinterpreting otherwise immoral behavior in terms of a higher purpose.

Which of the following statements is most likely true of servant leaders?

Managers with Theory X orientation rely heavily on coercive,external control methods to motivate workers,such as pay,disciplinary techniques,punishments,and threats.

Hall and Donnell reported findings of five separate studies involving over 12,000 managers that explored the relationship between managerial achievement and attitudes toward subordinates.Overall,they found that managers who strongly subscribed to Theory X beliefs

According to Zemke's four generations of workers,which of the following statements is most likely true of the Veterans?

Leaders ultimately must be judged on the basis of a framework of values,not just in terms of their effectiveness.

Through a distortion of consequences,people minimize the harm caused by their behavior.

Moral reasoning refers to the process leaders use to make decisions about ethical and unethical behaviors.

Baby Boomers came of age during the Great Depression and World War II.

Leadership behavior enacted by individuals who take action to maintain ethical standards in the face of questionable moral behaviors by higher-ups is referred to as

Instrumental values refer to modes of behavior,and terminal values refer to desired end states.

The ultimate test of a servant leader's work is whether those served develop toward being more responsible,caring,and competent individuals.

Leaders who pull people together on the basis of shared beliefs and a common sense of organizational purpose and belonging are most likely the ones

Which of the following best describes attribution of blame?

Gen Xers have been a stabilizing force in organizations for decades,even if they are prone to digressions about "the good old days."

What are the four qualities of leadership that engender trust according to Bennis and Goldsmith?

Values are most likely

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Exam 5: Values,ethics,and Character

According to Zemke's four generations of workers,the Millennials

Rule-based thinking,known as utilitarianism in philosophy,is premised on the idea that right and wrong are best determined by considering the consequences or results of an action.

________ involves reinterpreting otherwise immoral behavior in terms of a higher purpose.

Which of the following statements is most likely true of servant leaders?

Managers with Theory X orientation rely heavily on coercive,external control methods to motivate workers,such as pay,disciplinary techniques,punishments,and threats.

Hall and Donnell reported findings of five separate studies involving over 12,000 managers that explored the relationship between managerial achievement and attitudes toward subordinates.Overall,they found that managers who strongly subscribed to Theory X beliefs

According to Zemke's four generations of workers,which of the following statements is most likely true of the Veterans?

Leaders ultimately must be judged on the basis of a framework of values,not just in terms of their effectiveness.

Through a distortion of consequences,people minimize the harm caused by their behavior.

Moral reasoning refers to the process leaders use to make decisions about ethical and unethical behaviors.

Baby Boomers came of age during the Great Depression and World War II.

Leadership behavior enacted by individuals who take action to maintain ethical standards in the face of questionable moral behaviors by higher-ups is referred to as

Instrumental values refer to modes of behavior,and terminal values refer to desired end states.

The ultimate test of a servant leader's work is whether those served develop toward being more responsible,caring,and competent individuals.

Leaders who pull people together on the basis of shared beliefs and a common sense of organizational purpose and belonging are most likely the ones

Which of the following best describes attribution of blame?

Gen Xers have been a stabilizing force in organizations for decades,even if they are prone to digressions about "the good old days."

What are the four qualities of leadership that engender trust according to Bennis and Goldsmith?

Values are most likely

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Motivation, performance, and Effectiveness

Satisfaction, engagement, and Potential

Groups, teams, and Their Leadership

Skills for Developing Others

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

Filters