Question 1

Heifetz and Burns suggest that an ethic of caring is important in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Character is described as an ethical theory domain that

Accepted Answer

A)  Includes ethical egoism 
B)  Is focused on virtue 
C)  Emphasizes what people do 
D)  Is a teleological theory 
A)  Includes ethical egoism 
B)  Is focused on virtue 
C)  Emphasizes what people do 
D)  Is a teleological theory B

Question 3

I am smart to use my natural appeal on my followers so that I advance my personal agenda. I would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  A collaborative leader 
B)  An ethical altruistic leader 
C)  A destructive leader 
D)  A utilitarian leader 
A)  A collaborative leader 
B)  An ethical altruistic leader 
C)  A destructive leader 
D)  A utilitarian leader C

Question 4

In the toxic triangle, the followers are

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformers 
B)  Colluders 
C)  Constructivists 
D)  Conscientious 
A)  Conformers 
B)  Colluders 
C)  Constructivists 
D)  Conscientious

Question 5

People want to view their leaders as ethical, fair, and just, especially with the public failing of high-level leaders in the past decade. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  A criticism of ethical leadership 
B)  A strength of ethical leadership 
C)  A failure of ethical leadership 
D)  An unreasonable public view 
A)  A criticism of ethical leadership 
B)  A strength of ethical leadership 
C)  A failure of ethical leadership 
D)  An unreasonable public view

Question 6

The ethical issues presented in the leadership ethics Chapter

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a model of ethical leadership theory 
B)  Provide a guide to ethical issues in leadership situations 
C)  Constitute a leadership ethics theory 
D)  Are clear prescriptions for leading ethically 
A)  Provide a model of ethical leadership theory 
B)  Provide a guide to ethical issues in leadership situations 
C)  Constitute a leadership ethics theory 
D)  Are clear prescriptions for leading ethically

Question 7

Compare and contrast the ethical leadership perspectives of Burns and Heifetz.

Accepted Answer

Burns: Emphasis was first seen in transf

Question 8

Which ethical leadership principle is described as being the leaders' duty to treat others as ends in themselves and never as means to an end?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serves others 
B)  Builds community 
C)  Shows justice 
D)  Respects others 
A)  Serves others 
B)  Builds community 
C)  Shows justice 
D)  Respects others

Question 9

Having a common goal that both the leader and followers agree on is central to which ethical leadership principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serves others 
B)  Builds community 
C)  Shows justice 
D)  Respects others 
A)  Serves others 
B)  Builds community 
C)  Shows justice 
D)  Respects others

Question 10

The ethics of leaders have little impact on the ethical climate of their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Deontological theory focuses primarily on the consequences (ends or purposes) of an individual's actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following are conduct domain theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilitarianism 
B)  Duty-based 
C)  Virtue-based 
D)  Altruism 
A)  Utilitarianism 
B)  Duty-based 
C)  Virtue-based 
D)  Altruism

Question 13

The toxic triangle by Padilla et al. describes the interrelationships between

Accepted Answer

A)  Destructive leaders, susceptible followers, and conducive environments 
B)  Destructive leaders, conforming followers, and stable environments 
C)  Conforming leaders, destructive followers, and unstable environments 
D)  Colluding followers, destructive leaders, and stable environments 
A)  Destructive leaders, susceptible followers, and conducive environments 
B)  Destructive leaders, conforming followers, and stable environments 
C)  Conforming leaders, destructive followers, and unstable environments 
D)  Colluding followers, destructive leaders, and stable environments

Question 14

Ethics is concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  Character flaws in individuals 
B)  Characteristics of society that are flawed 
C)  Values and morals that individuals find desirable 
D)  Values and morals that society finds desirable 
A)  Character flaws in individuals 
B)  Characteristics of society that are flawed 
C)  Values and morals that individuals find desirable 
D)  Values and morals that society finds desirable

Question 15

Ethical egoism is concerned with doing the greatest good for the greatest number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Heifetz perspective of ethical leadership suggests that it is up to the leader to provide a trusting, empathic "holding environment" for followers to feel safe while confronting difficult problems. This concept is also part of which leadership theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leader-member exchange 
B)  Path-goal 
C)  Adaptive 
D)  Servant 
A)  Leader-member exchange 
B)  Path-goal 
C)  Adaptive 
D)  Servant

Question 17

Northouse writes, "In any decision-making situation, ethical issues are either implicitly or explicitly involved." Give an example of a leadership decision that has explicit and implicit ethical dimensions.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Implicit ethical dime

Question 18

Virtue-based theories of ethics focus on the conduct of leaders rather than who they are as people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a principle of ethical leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Service 
B)  Sociability 
C)  Justice 
D)  Community 
A)  Service 
B)  Sociability 
C)  Justice 
D)  Community

Question 20

A leader that takes a political stand on an issue for no other reason than to get re-elected is using which ethical theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical egoism 
B)  Utilitarianism 
C)  Altruism 
D)  Collectivism 
A)  Ethical egoism 
B)  Utilitarianism 
C)  Altruism 
D)  Collectivism

Heifetz and Burns suggest that an ethic of caring is important in organizations.

Character is described as an ethical theory domain that

I am smart to use my natural appeal on my followers so that I advance my personal agenda. I would be considered

In the toxic triangle, the followers are

People want to view their leaders as ethical, fair, and just, especially with the public failing of high-level leaders in the past decade. This is

The ethical issues presented in the leadership ethics Chapter

Compare and contrast the ethical leadership perspectives of Burns and Heifetz.

Which ethical leadership principle is described as being the leaders' duty to treat others as ends in themselves and never as means to an end?

Having a common goal that both the leader and followers agree on is central to which ethical leadership principle?

The ethics of leaders have little impact on the ethical climate of their organizations.

Deontological theory focuses primarily on the consequences (ends or purposes) of an individual's actions.

Which of the following are conduct domain theories?

The toxic triangle by Padilla et al. describes the interrelationships between

Ethics is concerned with

Ethical egoism is concerned with doing the greatest good for the greatest number.

The Heifetz perspective of ethical leadership suggests that it is up to the leader to provide a trusting, empathic "holding environment" for followers to feel safe while confronting difficult problems. This concept is also part of which leadership theory?

Northouse writes, "In any decision-making situation, ethical issues are either implicitly or explicitly involved." Give an example of a leadership decision that has explicit and implicit ethical dimensions.

Virtue-based theories of ethics focus on the conduct of leaders rather than who they are as people.

Which of the following is not a principle of ethical leadership?

A leader that takes a political stand on an issue for no other reason than to get re-elected is using which ethical theory?

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Exam 13: Leadership Ethics

Heifetz and Burns suggest that an ethic of caring is important in organizations.

Character is described as an ethical theory domain that

I am smart to use my natural appeal on my followers so that I advance my personal agenda. I would be considered

In the toxic triangle, the followers are

People want to view their leaders as ethical, fair, and just, especially with the public failing of high-level leaders in the past decade. This is

The ethical issues presented in the leadership ethics Chapter

Compare and contrast the ethical leadership perspectives of Burns and Heifetz.

Which ethical leadership principle is described as being the leaders' duty to treat others as ends in themselves and never as means to an end?

Having a common goal that both the leader and followers agree on is central to which ethical leadership principle?

The ethics of leaders have little impact on the ethical climate of their organizations.

Deontological theory focuses primarily on the consequences (ends or purposes) of an individual's actions.

Which of the following are conduct domain theories?

The toxic triangle by Padilla et al. describes the interrelationships between

Ethics is concerned with

Ethical egoism is concerned with doing the greatest good for the greatest number.

The Heifetz perspective of ethical leadership suggests that it is up to the leader to provide a trusting, empathic "holding environment" for followers to feel safe while confronting difficult problems. This concept is also part of which leadership theory?

Northouse writes, "In any decision-making situation, ethical issues are either implicitly or explicitly involved." Give an example of a leadership decision that has explicit and implicit ethical dimensions.

Virtue-based theories of ethics focus on the conduct of leaders rather than who they are as people.

Which of the following is not a principle of ethical leadership?

A leader that takes a political stand on an issue for no other reason than to get re-elected is using which ethical theory?

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Path Goal Theory

Leader Member Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

Filters