Question 1

The two major domains of ethical theory are conduct and character.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This scholar holds that it is the leader's role to raise followers to a higher level of morality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Burns
B)  Heifetz
C)  Greenleaf
D)  MathewsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A servant leader should strive to remove inequalities and social injustices.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Which ethical leadership principle is about telling the truth and being open with others to represent reality as fully and completely as possible?

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A)  Serves others
B)  Manifests honesty
C)  Shows justice
D)  Respects othersE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Ethical leadership involves influence that is central to the leadership process. This means

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A)  The ethics of the leader are the ethics of followers
B)  The process of leadership happens in a one-way environment
C)  Ethical organizations can maintain good outcomes with a few unethical leaders
D)  Leaders have enormous ethical responsibility for how they affect othersE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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) All of the above

Question 8

I adhere to the laws and rules of the organizational community at work.I make decisions based on my concern for the society and our organization as a whole.I am at what stage of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1
B)  Stage 2
C)  Stage 3
D)  Stage 4E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The construct of servant leadership can be summarized as an altruistic calling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ethics is central to leadership because of

Accepted Answer

A)  The goals dimension of leadership in which the leader decides group goals
B)  The nature of leadership being leader centered
C)  The egoism necessary in leaders to make moral decisions
D)  The influence dimension of leadership which has an impact on the lives of followersE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Teleological theories include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical egoism
B)  Utilitarianism
C)  Altruism
D)  Ethical egalitarianismE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Kohlberg's Model of Moral Development has been criticized for

Accepted Answer

A)  Focusing exclusively on individualistic viewpoints of moral development
B)  Focusing on moral development,which is not ethical development
C)  The non-inclusive subject sample used in developing the model
D)  The authoritative nature of the stagesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

I want to do what is best for myself,and I am willing to bargain with others for favors that I offer to provide in return in the future.I am at what stage of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obedience and punishment stage
B)  Conventional morality stage
C)  Interpersonal accord and conformity stage
D)  Individualism and exchange stageE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

I make a moral decision based on whether or not I will be punished. I am at what stage of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1
B)  Stage 2
C)  Stage 3
D)  Stage 4E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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 dimen...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The five principles of ethical leadership include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Respects others.
B)  Manifests honesty.
C)  Acts courageously.
D)  Shows justice.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Greenleaf 's theory of servant leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  Says leaders should be concerned with society's "have-nots."
B)  Was based on studies of university professors and students.
C)  Requires a strict delineation of servant-leader roles.
D)  Was influenced by the writings of Ronald Heifetz.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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

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Burns: Emphasis was first seen in transf...

Exam 13: Leadership Ethics

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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Kohlberg's Model of Moral Development has been criticized for

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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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Ethics is central to leadership because of

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A servant leader should strive to remove inequalities and social injustices.

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Greenleaf 's theory of servant leadership

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This scholar holds that it is the leader's role to raise followers to a higher level of morality.

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Which ethical leadership principle is about telling the truth and being open with others to represent reality as fully and completely as possible?

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The two major domains of ethical theory are conduct and character.

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

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The construct of servant leadership can be summarized as an altruistic calling.

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Teleological theories include all of the following except

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I want to do what is best for myself,and I am willing to bargain with others for favors that I offer to provide in return in the future.I am at what stage of moral development?

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Which of the following are conduct domain theories?

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I adhere to the laws and rules of the organizational community at work.I make decisions based on my concern for the society and our organization as a whole.I am at what stage of moral development?

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I make a moral decision based on whether or not I will be punished. I am at what stage of moral development?

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

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Ethical leadership involves influence that is central to the leadership process. This means

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The five principles of ethical leadership include all of the following except

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

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