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Question 12 (2 points)

Judgments about the ethics of a particular decision or action usually take into account all of the following EXCEPT the ________.

Question 12 options:

	A) means
	B) preferences
	C) ends
	D) outcomes

Question 13 (2 points)

What is the MOST important indicator of personal integrity in the theories of ethical leadership?

Question 13 options:

	A) Leader values are consistent with follower values.
	B) Leader behavior is consistent with the leader's espoused values.
	C) The leader's espoused values are consistent with cultural norms.
	D) Leader behavior is consistent with follower values.

Question 14 (2 points)

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

Question 14 options:

	A) transforming leadership
	B) servant leadership
	C) authentic leadership
	D) spiritual leadership

Question 15 (2 points)

A difficulty in evaluating the morality of individual leaders is ________.

Question 15 options:

	A) the lack of enough relevant criteria to use in an assessment
	B) that the final evaluation can be influenced as much by the qualities of the judge as the qualities of the leader
	C) the objectivity inherent in determining which criteria to use and their relative importance
	D) leaders either have all strengths or all weaknesses with regard to criteria

Question 16 (2 points)

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

Question 16 options:

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

Question 17 (2 points)

Which of the following is NOT a behavior that is usually considered unethical in Western nations?

Question 17 options:

	A) stealing assets for personal use
	B) provoking unnecessary hostility and distrust among others
	C) accepting responsibility for one's own mistakes
	D) falsifying information

Question 18 (2 points)

Which type of value is NOT emphasized in theories of ethical leadership?

Question 18 options:

	A) altruism
	B) empathy
	C) hedonism
	D) optimism

Question 19 (2 points)

Unethical behavior is LESS likely for a leader with ________.

Question 19 options:

	A) a personalized power orientation
	B) an internal locus of control orientation
	C) high narcissism
	D) low conscientiousness

Question 20 (2 points)

Which theory has the MOST emphasis on the responsibility of leaders to oppose social injustice and inequality?

Question 20 options:

	A) authentic leadership
	B) transformational leadership
	C) transforming leadership
	D) servant leadership

Question 21 (2 points)

Judgments about ethical leadership ________ across cultures.

Question 21 options:

	A) are identical
	B) share no commonality
	C) cannot be compared
	D) vary somewhat

Question 22 (2 points)

Which condition is MOST likely to encourage ethical behavior in organizations?

Question 22 options:

	A) cultural values for obedience to authority
	B) intense competition for valued rewards
	C) strong emphasis on individual productivity
	D) cultural values for individual responsibility

Question 23 (2 points)

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 ________.

Question 23 options:

	A) outcomes; ends
	B) ends; means
	C) outcomes; means
	D) means; ends

Question 24 (2 points)

Which of the following theories has the MOST emphasis on improving subordinate performance?

Question 24 options:

	A) servant leadership
	B) transformational leadership
	C) transforming leadership
	D) authentic leadership

Question 25 (2 points)

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According to Burns, transforming leaders are MOST likely to appeal to ________.

Question 25 options:

	A) economic self interest
	B) fairness and reciprocity
	C) ideals and moral values
	D) respect for rules and tradition

Answer 1

12. (Option B) Preferences

13. (Option B) Leaders behavior is consistent with the leader’s espoused values

14. (Option C) Authentic leadership

15. (Option C) the objectivity inherent in determining which criteria to use and their relative importance.

16. (Option A) Leaders have very little influence on follower ethical behavior

17. (Option C) accepting responsibility for one’s own mistakes

18. (Option D) Optimism

19. (Option B) internal locus of control orientation

20. (Option D) Servant leadership

21. (Option D) Vary somewhat

22. (Option A) cultural values for obedience to authority

23. (Option B) ends, means

24. (Option B) Transformational leadership

25. (Option C) ideals and moral values