Question 1

Recent meta-analysis found that ________ leadership showed more promise as a standalone theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  authentic 
B)  ethical 
C)  servant 
D)  transformational 
A)  authentic 
B)  ethical 
C)  servant 
D)  transformational

Question 2

Discuss the limitation of spiritual leadership theory.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Spiritual lead

Question 3

Spiritual leadership is based on positive psychology and psychological theories of self-regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which is the LEAST accurate statement about the outcomes of leadership actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Help the weaker party get what it needs. 
B)  Suggest an equal division of the benefits. 
C)  Help the parties find an integrative solution. 
D)  Play the stakeholders off against each other. 
A)  Help the weaker party get what it needs. 
B)  Suggest an equal division of the benefits. 
C)  Help the parties find an integrative solution. 
D)  Play the stakeholders off against each other.

Question 5

Describe Kohlberg's model of moral development.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Kohlberg propo

Question 6

In cross-cultural research on the essential traits for effective leadership, integrity is near the top of the list in all cultures that have been studied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One basis for evaluating ethical leadership is how the leader influences follower perception of the risks and prospects for success when introducing new ventures or projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How does the culture in which an organization exists influence perceptions of ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Judgments abou

Question 9

The formal reward system can encourage and support ethical or unethical behavior by leaders and members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The theory of servant leadership proposes that service to customers is the primary responsibility of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Concerning the criterion communication of relevant information, which is an example of unethical leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  using deception and distortion to bias follower perceptions 
B)  discouraging and suppressing any criticism or dissent 
C)  attempting to sell a personal vision as the only way for the organization to succeed 
D)  favoring stakeholders who can provide more benefits 
A)  using deception and distortion to bias follower perceptions 
B)  discouraging and suppressing any criticism or dissent 
C)  attempting to sell a personal vision as the only way for the organization to succeed 
D)  favoring stakeholders who can provide more benefits

Question 12

What statement about leader influence on the ethical behavior of followers is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders have very little influence on follower ethical behavior. 
B)  Leaders can influence it by setting an example in their own behavior. 
C)  Leaders can influence it with clear standards and guidelines for ethical behavior. 
D)  Leaders can influence it with performance appraisal criteria and rewards. 
A)  Leaders have very little influence on follower ethical behavior. 
B)  Leaders can influence it by setting an example in their own behavior. 
C)  Leaders can influence it with clear standards and guidelines for ethical behavior. 
D)  Leaders can influence it with performance appraisal criteria and rewards.

Question 13

The ethical ________ describes the shared perceptions of members regarding the organization's ethical practices and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  climate 
C)  conation 
D)  cognition 
A)  culture 
B)  climate 
C)  conation 
D)  cognition

Question 14

It is more difficult to evaluate ethical leadership when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the actions that serve the interests of some followers also serve the interests of other followers 
B)  various stakeholder values and interests are in synch 
C)  stakeholders have incompatible preferences 
D)  the same action that benefits followers now also benefits followers later 
A)  the actions that serve the interests of some followers also serve the interests of other followers 
B)  various stakeholder values and interests are in synch 
C)  stakeholders have incompatible preferences 
D)  the same action that benefits followers now also benefits followers later

Question 15

The theories of ethical and values-based leadership have more emphasis on ________, and more emphasis on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leader behavior than on leader values; consequences for stakeholders than on enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance 
B)  leader behavior than on leader values; enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance than on consequences for stakeholders 
C)  leader values than on leader behavior; consequences for stakeholders than on enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance 
D)  leader values than on leader behavior; enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance than on consequences for stakeholders 
A)  leader behavior than on leader values; consequences for stakeholders than on enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance 
B)  leader behavior than on leader values; enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance than on consequences for stakeholders 
C)  leader values than on leader behavior; consequences for stakeholders than on enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance 
D)  leader values than on leader behavior; enhancement of subordinate motivation and performance than on consequences for stakeholders

Question 16

The ethical ________ pertains to ethical beliefs, values, and assumptions of organizational members that define a set of standards for ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  climate 
C)  conation 
D)  cognition 
A)  culture 
B)  climate 
C)  conation 
D)  cognition

Question 17

According to Kohlberg, at the lowest level of moral development, the primary motivation is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  satisfaction of role expectations 
B)  satisfaction of personal needs 
C)  fulfillment of internalized values 
D)  fulfillment of moral principles 
A)  satisfaction of role expectations 
B)  satisfaction of personal needs 
C)  fulfillment of internalized values 
D)  fulfillment of moral principles

Question 18

Behaviors commonly regarded as morally justifiable include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  failing to observe the rules and standards one applies to others 
B)  using kindness to gain the trust of people who will later be exploited 
C)  honoring promises and commitments 
D)  blaming others for one's mistakes 
A)  failing to observe the rules and standards one applies to others 
B)  using kindness to gain the trust of people who will later be exploited 
C)  honoring promises and commitments 
D)  blaming others for one's mistakes

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a way to limit executive power?

Accepted Answer

A)  having an independent board of directors 
B)  enacting procedures for evaluation of leaders 
C)  banning term limits for leaders 
D)  employing procedures for appealing decisions made by leaders 
A)  having an independent board of directors 
B)  enacting procedures for evaluation of leaders 
C)  banning term limits for leaders 
D)  employing procedures for appealing decisions made by leaders

Question 20

Ethical behavior is more likely to occur when the dominant concern for the leader is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  complying with the organization's formal rules and policies 
B)  avoiding negative consequences for the person's career 
C)  acting consistent with internal values and ethical beliefs 
D)  carrying out role expectations for the leadership position 
A)  complying with the organization's formal rules and policies 
B)  avoiding negative consequences for the person's career 
C)  acting consistent with internal values and ethical beliefs 
D)  carrying out role expectations for the leadership position

Recent meta-analysis found that ________ leadership showed more promise as a standalone theory.

Discuss the limitation of spiritual leadership theory.

Spiritual leadership is based on positive psychology and psychological theories of self-regulation.

Which is the LEAST accurate statement about the outcomes of leadership actions?

Describe Kohlberg's model of moral development.

In cross-cultural research on the essential traits for effective leadership, integrity is near the top of the list in all cultures that have been studied.

One basis for evaluating ethical leadership is how the leader influences follower perception of the risks and prospects for success when introducing new ventures or projects.

How does the culture in which an organization exists influence perceptions of ethical behavior?

The formal reward system can encourage and support ethical or unethical behavior by leaders and members.

The theory of servant leadership proposes that service to customers is the primary responsibility of leaders.

Concerning the criterion communication of relevant information, which is an example of unethical leadership?

What statement about leader influence on the ethical behavior of followers is NOT accurate?

The ethical ________ describes the shared perceptions of members regarding the organization's ethical practices and procedures.

It is more difficult to evaluate ethical leadership when ________.

The theories of ethical and values-based leadership have more emphasis on , and more emphasis on .

The ethical ________ pertains to ethical beliefs, values, and assumptions of organizational members that define a set of standards for ethical behavior.

According to Kohlberg, at the lowest level of moral development, the primary motivation is the ________.

Behaviors commonly regarded as morally justifiable include ________.

Which of the following is NOT a way to limit executive power?

Ethical behavior is more likely to occur when the dominant concern for the leader is ________.

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

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Exam 9: Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Recent meta-analysis found that ________ leadership showed more promise as a standalone theory.

Discuss the limitation of spiritual leadership theory.

Spiritual leadership is based on positive psychology and psychological theories of self-regulation.

Which is the LEAST accurate statement about the outcomes of leadership actions?

Describe Kohlberg's model of moral development.

In cross-cultural research on the essential traits for effective leadership, integrity is near the top of the list in all cultures that have been studied.

One basis for evaluating ethical leadership is how the leader influences follower perception of the risks and prospects for success when introducing new ventures or projects.

How does the culture in which an organization exists influence perceptions of ethical behavior?

The formal reward system can encourage and support ethical or unethical behavior by leaders and members.

The theory of servant leadership proposes that service to customers is the primary responsibility of leaders.

Concerning the criterion communication of relevant information, which is an example of unethical leadership?

What statement about leader influence on the ethical behavior of followers is NOT accurate?

The ethical ________ describes the shared perceptions of members regarding the organization's ethical practices and procedures.

It is more difficult to evaluate ethical leadership when ________.

The theories of ethical and values-based leadership have more emphasis on ________, and more emphasis on ________.

The ethical ________ pertains to ethical beliefs, values, and assumptions of organizational members that define a set of standards for ethical behavior.

According to Kohlberg, at the lowest level of moral development, the primary motivation is the ________.

Behaviors commonly regarded as morally justifiable include ________.

Which of the following is NOT a way to limit executive power?

Ethical behavior is more likely to occur when the dominant concern for the leader is ________.

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

Filters

The theories of ethical and values-based leadership have more emphasis on , and more emphasis on .