Deck 4: Your Values and Ethical Actions

Question 1

When asked to choose the 15 most essential leadership competencies from a long list, leaders from across the world in over 30 different global organizations selected ______ as one of the most important attributes.

A) "has a clear vision for the future"
B) "has the ability to nurture others"
C) "has significant experience"
D) "has high ethical and moral standards"

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Bill George describes your ______ as "the internal compass that guides you successfully through life."

A) true path
B) true goal
C) true north
D) truth

Answer 2

C

Question 3

At the heart of effective leadership is a strong sense of ______.

A) mission
B) self
C) purpose
D) vision

Answer 3

B

Question 4

______ are morally good traits, behaviors, and/or habits that determine an individual's character.

A) Mental models
B) Ideals
C) Values
D) Virtues

Question 5

While morals and ethics may seem to be an individual concern, the reality is that behavior shapes ______.

A) success
B) culture
C) everything
D) thinking

Question 6

Struggling with being part of a group that has a hazing culture is an example of ______.

A) conflicting values
B) an ethical dilemma
C) a rock and a hard place
D) a challenge to authority

Question 7

______ are what you find personally essential or of some worth; they drive behavior.

A) Personal ethics
B) Individual principles
C) Personal values
D) Individual philosophies

Question 8

______ are "truths" about behaviors that have been widely accepted and adopted by individuals, groups, and societies.

A) Ethical principles
B) Fundamental principles
C) Moral principles
D) Behavioral principles

Question 9

Alignment between ______ is paramount when working with others.

A) expressed vision and actions
B) expressed mission and purpose
C) expressed purpose and communication
D) expressed values and actions

Question 10

"We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources" is an example of a principle taken from the librarian ______.

A) code of ethics
B) pledge
C) annual review
D) statute

Question 11

Aristotle asserted that it takes practical wisdom to determine the "golden mean." This is an example of how you may go about nurturing your ______.

A) ethics
B) virtues
C) leadership
D) likeability

Question 12

Pay close attention to your ______ and you will have a better understanding of your values.

A) inner thoughts
B) behavior
C) training
D) development

Question 13

Understanding the attributes of ______ leadership helps clarify what is, and is not, ethical.

A) toxic
B) good
C) historical
D) existing

Question 14

Collegiate life is filled with ______.

A) moral dilemmas
B) delayed learning
C) great professors
D) deeper meaning

Question 15

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights codifies acceptable and universal norms of behavior such as "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." This is an example of a ______.

A) moral principle
B) ethical certitude
C) philosophical statement
D) aspirational goal

Question 16

The leadership process should leave others feeling like partners in ______.

A) designing a better future
B) designing a better organization
C) designing a more profitable future
D) designing a strong system

Question 17

Practicing one's ______ helps an individual actively design their living moral principles or code.

A) guiding questions
B) philosophy
C) mission
D) virtues

Question 18

You don't have to have a position or title to make a difference ______.

A) but you should strive for one because they usually help
B) period
C) so don't worry about them
D) but there are contexts where formal power can help

Question 19

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech included the line "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.'" This is an example of highlighting a gap between reality and our ______.

A) moral principles
B) legal requirements
C) spoken word
D) ideology

Question 20

A code of ethics is a document that ______.

A) details a list of classic ethical questions
B) provides a list of ethical training scenarios
C) seeks to clarify right or wrong behavior in a profession or organization
D) captures the "unwritten rules" in an organization

Question 21

Cheating on a take-home exam is an example of which of Schwartz's six reasons for unethical behavior?

A) bias
B) decision-making autonomy
C) threats to self-efficacy
D) interpersonal conflicts

Question 22

______ explains why otherwise moral people can engage in unethical behavior without apparent guilt or self-censure.

A) Poor upbringing
B) Lack of education
C) Moral disengagement
D) Lack of intelligence

Question 23

When distinguishing between ineffective and toxic leadership, one or both of the following is often missing in toxic leadership:

A) action and voice
B) choice and autonomy
C) action and autonomy
D) choice and voice

Question 24

An abusive boss who actively discourages dissent in the workplace is an example of which of the indicators of toxic leadership?

A) voice
B) choice
C) intent
D) power

Question 25

Moral ownership is one way to prevent ______.

A) disasters
B) economic recessions
C) workplace drama
D) moral disengagement

Question 26

In college, opportunities to expand one's horizons ______ correlates strongly with character development.

A) by taking different classes
B) through on-campus employment
C) in and out of the classroom
D) by participating in sports

Question 27

Doing nothing when you observe your supervisor make an unethical choice is an example of which of Schwartz's six reasons for unethical behavior?

A) decision-making autonomy
B) interpersonal conflicts
C) managing important relationships
D) bias

Question 28

When considering building character in youth, Berkowitz argues that schools should promote skills such as ______.

A) critical thinking, exercise, and an appreciation for literature
B) perspective-taking, critical thinking, and conflict resolution
C) perspective-taking, advocacy, and deep learning
D) conflict resolution, oral communication, and thoughtfulness

Question 29

Sometimes designing yourself as a leaders means first designing yourself as a(n) ______.

A) supportive friend
B) good listener
C) strong communicator
D) active follower

Question 30

Justifying cheating because it will help you get into graduate school is an example of which of Schwartz's six reasons for unethical behavior?

A) decision-making autonomy
B) bias
C) interpersonal conflicts
D) threats to self-efficacy

Question 31

Virtues, moral principles, and values all contribute to an individual's ______.

A) capabilities
B) philosophy
C) character
D) strategic direction

Question 32

Creating a simple message with deep meaning is an example of which design principle?

A) performance load
B) propositional density
C) simplicity
D) constraint

Question 33

One study finds that followers construct their roles in three different ways. Which of the following is not a way that a follower might approach their role?

A) passive
B) neutral
C) active
D) proactive

Question 34

According to research by the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Decision-Action Gap can occur when an individual succumbs to the pressure of an ethical dilemma or when an individual ______.

A) lacks the necessary character strengths
B) did not receive the proper training
C) has poor information available to them
D) is concerned about how they will be perceived

Question 35

Becoming skilled in the ability to share your history is an example of which design principle?

A) unity
B) repetition
C) visioning
D) storytelling

Question 36

Altering the vote tally to favor your friend in an organizational vote to elect the next vice president is an example of which of Schwartz's six reasons for unethical behavior?

A) bias
B) interpersonal conflicts
C) managing important relationships
D) performance pressure

Question 37

______ are rules developed by social institutions that govern correct behavior.

A) Laws
B) Moral codes
C) Ethical standards
D) Integrity principles

Question 38

A leader who maintains their positional leadership role within an organization longer than is welcome in order to set themselves up for their next career move is an example of which of the indicators of toxic leadership?

A) voice
B) choice
C) intent
D) power

Question 39

The Decision-Action Gap is that space between ______ and actually doing it.

A) deciding what you should do
B) understanding what others want you do to
C) knowing what your boss wants you to do
D) deciding what is required of you

Question 40

______ are "individuals who, by virtue of their destructive behaviors and their dysfunctional personal qualities or characteristics, inflict serious and enduring harm on the individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and even the nations that they lead."

A) Unlucky leaders
B) Toxic leaders
C) Inexperienced leaders
D) Ineffective leaders

Question 41

What are moral principles?

Question 42

What contributes to a person's character?

Question 43

Chaleff finds that a strong follower will dissent or withdraw support from leadership actions they feel are not ______.

A) in their best interest
B) serving the common good
C) in line with the organizational strategic plan
D) in line with their personal values

Question 44

Which of the following is not one of the key questions relevant in the "Seek Options" phase of the BASE model?

A) How will my decision impact others?
B) What authority do I have to act?
C) What is at stake if I do not act? What is at stake if I do?
D) How do others perceive the problem? Can I empathize with their experience of the issue?

Question 45

Titus has been a member of the organization for 3 years, but not many people know just what they have contributed beyond day-to-day tasks. Titus is likely an example of which type of followership as identified by Kelley and Chaleff?

A) partner
B) individualist
C) implementer
D) resource

Question 46

An employee who feels as though they have alternative perspectives to share that may challenge the leader is an example of which type of followership as identified by Kelley and Chaleff?

A) partner
B) individualist
C) implementer
D) resource

Question 47

How do you define an individual's personal values?

Question 48

When distinguishing between effective and toxic leadership, what is toxic leadership often missing?

Question 49

Chaleff finds that a strong follower in a hierarchy will usually accept direction from formal leaders while ______.

A) influencing them to make choices that serve the common purpose better
B) working to undermine unethical decisions
C) building strategic partnerships across the organization
D) wishing that they worked in a flatter organizational workplace

Question 50

Which of the following is not one of the key questions relevant in the "Assess" phase of the BASE model?

A) What emotions am I experiencing because of the situation?
B) What is the ethical dilemma I am facing and what are the competing values at play?
C) What values do I hold that may prevent me from being who I want to be?
D) What is an appropriate use of my power and access to resources in this situation?

Question 51

A student who holds no position within the organization yet actively engages in activities and decision-making is an example of which type of followership as identified by Kelley and Chaleff?

A) partner
B) individualist
C) implementer
D) resource

Question 52

The BASE model provides a framework for building the skills of ethical leadership. It is made up of four activities: Begin with you, Assess, ______, Evaluate.

A) See opportunity
B) Seek growth
C) Seek options
D) See history

Question 53

The term ______ involves acting on what you believe to be right or wrong in a situation.

A) ethical decision-making
B) moral clarity
C) principled leadership
D) moral leadership

Question 54

What is the Action-Decision gap?

Question 55

Which of the following is a behavior that is most associated with ineffective followership?

A) slow decision-making
B) principled disobedience
C) blind obedience
D) poor communication

Question 56

Whenever a decision is made in your organization to develop a new project, you know that it is likely to be handed to Cecily who has a track record of getting stuff done. This is an example of which type of followership as identified by Kelley and Chaleff?

A) partner
B) individualist
C) implementer
D) resource

Question 57

Which of the following is not one of the key questions relevant in the "Evaluate" phase of the BASE model?

A) What were the unexpected consequences of my decision?
B) Are the results consistent with my future desired state or are adjustments needed?
C) What is my ultimate objective?
D) How do vital players feel about the decision? What are they seeing and thinking?

Question 58

Which of the following is not one of the key questions relevant in the "Begin with you" phase of the BASE model?

A) What are the moral principles driving my behavior as a leader?
B) What are the virtues I need to practice to help me better model a life of integrity?
C) What would people say about my character?
D) What concerns me about this ethical dilemma?

Question 59

What are virtues?