Question 1

Ethics is concerned with

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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 desirableE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

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Burns: Emphasis was first seen in transf...

Question 3

Which of the following are conduct domain theories?

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A)   Utilitarianism
B)   Duty-based
C)   Virtue-based
D)   AltruismE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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A)   A criticism of ethical leadership
B)   A strength of ethical leadership
C)   A failure of ethical leadership
D)   An unreasonable public viewE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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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A)   Ethical egoism
B)   Utilitarianism
C)   Altruism
D)   CollectivismE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

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

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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 environmentsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

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A)   Service
B)   Sociability
C)   Justice
D)   CommunityE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

In the toxic triangle, the followers are

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A)   Conformers
B)   Colluders
C)   Constructivists
D)   ConscientiousE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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?

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A)   Leader-member exchange
B)   Path-goal
C)   Adaptive
D)   ServantE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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.

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Answers will vary. Implicit ethical dime...

Question 17

Character is described as an ethical theory domain that

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

Question 18

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?

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A)   Serves others
B)   Builds community
C)   Shows justice
D)   Respects othersE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The ethical issues presented in the leadership ethics Chapter

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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 ethicallyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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

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A)   A collaborative leader
B)   An ethical altruistic leader
C)   A destructive leader
D)   A utilitarian leaderE) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Exam 13: Leadership Ethics

Ethics is concerned with

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

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Which of the following are conduct domain theories?

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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In the toxic triangle, the followers are

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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?

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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.

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The ethical issues presented in the leadership ethics Chapter

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