Exam 9: Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Getting agreement about desirable moral principles is surprisingly simple even for values and principles that differ across cultures.

Which theory includes the LARGEST number of influence processes and follower characteristics?

________ may be the major reason why most earlier leadership theories did not include spirituality.

Moral ownership is the willingness to take responsibility for moral decisions and actions.

It is much easier for managers to oppose unethical practices when there is strong and ________ support for such opposition and the standards for unacceptable behavior are ________.

Researchers have not found any types of leader behavior that are considered improper regardless of national culture.

In his conception of servant leadership, Greenleaf proposed that providing meaningful work for employees is ________ providing a quality product or service for the customer.

Elements of moral ________ include moral courage, moral efficacy, and moral ownership.

If an obvious crisis already exists for the group or organization, expressing doubts and sharing complete information ________.

Is it ethical to attempt to change the underlying values of individual followers? Why or why not?

Which statement about transforming leadership is true?

It is important for a leader to help people understand a problem without demoralizing them.

What is emphasized MORE in ethical leadership theories than in transformational leadership?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a way for leaders to promote ethical practices?

Behaviors that appear morally justifiable ________.

The traditional perspective is that ________ in business organizations are agents who represent the interest of the ________ in achieving economic success for the organization.

According to Kohlberg, the highest level of moral development involves satisfying role expectations and social norms determined by groups, organizations, and society.

When evaluating whether deception is justified when the purpose is to help another person avoid serious personal harm, one is assessing the extent to which the ________ justify the ________.

Moral intensity has been shown to ________.

Which of the following is an example of transformation behavior being used in a manipulative way?