Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Course Introduction
This course explores the essential principles of leadership and the ethical challenges leaders face in various organizational settings. Students will examine foundational leadership theories, styles, and decision-making frameworks, while analyzing real-world case studies that highlight ethical dilemmas in leadership roles. Emphasis is placed on developing the critical thinking and moral reasoning skills necessary for ethical leadership, including integrity, accountability, and social responsibility. Through interactive discussions and practical assignments, students will learn how to navigate complex situations, foster ethical cultures within organizations, and lead with confidence and ethical clarity.
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Business Ethics How to Design and Manage Ethical Organizations 1st Edition by Denis Collins
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Chapter 1: Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and
Human Nature
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Q1) Which of the following are considered universal ethical principles?
A) the "Golden Rule"
B) justice
C) equality
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Q2) Human nature is universally understood to predispose us to unethical behavior.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Providing goods and services is the only ethical aspect of organizational operations.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Legal costs are the only cost associated with unethical behaviors.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics
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Q1) The Boston Tea Party was a response to which of the following British policies?
A) monopolistic business practices
B) attempts to limit religious freedoms
C) attempts to limit the rights of indigenous people
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Q2) A B Corporation is distinct from the typical C Corporation designation because the B Corporation certification focuses on:
A) maximizing shareholder wealth
B) limiting worker compensation
C) ethics, sustainability and social responsibility
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Q3) All groups at Plymouth were required to observe the Pilgrims' strict religious lifestyle.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Hiring Ethical People
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Q1) Minor exaggeration on resumes is a necessary step in this hyper-competitive economy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Notifying potential job candidates about an organization's ethics screen doesn't seem to have an effect on whether ethical people apply for the position,but can lead to better hiring decisions.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q3) Employers may ask employees about being an alcoholic,because alcoholism is not characterized as a disability.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Reference checks always protect the employer from hiring unethical employees.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
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Q1) "We will treat everyone fairly" is an effective statement to be included in a Code of Conduct.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following can influence Codes of Conduct?
A) shifting legal obligations
B) changing moral expectations
C) new technologies
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q3) Respect is not a commonly identified value contained in corporate Codes of Ethics.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In cases of wrongdoing,judges can reduce fines if an organization has implemented a Code of Ethics.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the relationship between Codes of Ethics and organizational assessment.
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Chapter 5: Ethical Decision Making
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Q1) The process of ethical reasoning can be compared with which of the following?
A) any other managerial problem-solving process
B) only those managerial processes that involve ethical dilemmas
C) helpful lists of questions such as the Rotary's Four-Way Test and Raytheon's ACTION model
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q2) ___________ represent(s)either or lack of virtue or an excess of virtue.
A) egoism
B) vices
C) deontology
D) self-interest
E) none of the above
Q3) Dilemmas often arise because people usually have a very short time to respond to an ethical issue.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Harmful acts with severe consequences have high moral intensity.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Ethics Training
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Q1) Research indicates that the _____________ of ethics training is associated with positive impacts on employee attitudes and behaviors.
A) length
B) frequency
C) mandatory nature
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q2) An effective way of presenting ethics training to employees is to frame it as a method of ___________.
A) continuous improvement in the organization
B) determining whether unethical behavior has occurred
C) ensuring appropriate consequences for unethical behavior
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q3) A useful method of ethics training can include formulation of "games" modeled after quiz shows designed to raise awareness of ethical issues at work.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Outline the steps required for an effective ethics training workshop.
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Chapter 7: Respecting Employee Diversity
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Q1) Employees can be categorized according to their status within the place of employment,including hierarchical status,work content,department,and seniority.
A) permanent
B) evolving
C) personality
D) organizational
E) none of the above
Q2) Both men and women are subject to stereotypes about their physical and personality characteristics in the workplace.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Discuss the factors associated with best operational practices for managing diversity.
Q4) Provide an overview of the competitive advantages of diversity management in the workplace.
Q5) In 1978,Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)to protect the civil rights of pregnant women.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Ethics Reporting Systems
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Q1) Members of a religious clergy trained in providing spiritual advice,sometimes contracted by businesses in consulting functions,are known as ___________.
A) priests
B) ombudspersons
C) ethics officers
D) chaplains
E) none of the above
Q2) Discuss the steps associated with best practices in the internal reporting process.
Q3) Which of the following principles is not consistent with the legal obligations of an organization's ombudsperson?
A) independence
B) neutrality and impartiality
C) prosecution of wrongdoing
D) confidentiality
E) informality
Q4) Discuss the attributes of an effective ethics and compliance officer.
Q5) Discuss the typical duties and skills of an ethics and compliance officer.
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Chapter 9: Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models
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Q1) Power obtained because people want to be like you is called _____________ power.
A) legitimate
B) reward
C) coercive
D) referent
E) expert
Q2) The approach focusing on achieving organizational results by humbly caring for and serving the needs of superiors,colleagues and subordinates is known as ____________ leadership.
A) situational
B) servant
C) ethical
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q3) Outline the continuum of potential punishments for managing minor workplace infractions.
Q4) There does not seem to be a measurable correlation between personal integrity and successful leadership in management.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees
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Q1) The __________ technique is a useful tool for preventing team conflicts from escalating,and involves a 10-step planned reconciliation process.
A) constructive conflict
B) pinch theory
C) solution theory
D) conflict resolution
E) none of the above
Q2) Frederick Herzberg's work exploring employee motivation suggests that job satisfaction can be described in which of the following ways?
A) linear, in that the presence of some factors results in satisfaction and their lack results in dissatisfaction
B) factors contributing to satisfaction are separate and distinct from those contributing to dissatisfaction
C) motivation factors and hygiene factors contribute equally to good working environments
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q3) Discuss the steps and advantages involved in the team problem-solving process.
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Chapter 11: Environmental Management
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Q1) Environmental management is best implemented within one dedicated department or business unit that can devote time to becoming eco-friendly.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Highlight at least ten of the "15 Simple Steps for Greening Your Lifestyle," a tool for individuals to implement in their own lifestyles.
Q3) Emissions trading systems known as _______________ involve federal controls that limit the amount of pollution permitted combined with a market in which businesses can trade licenses to pollute.
A) Cap and Trade
B) Chicago Climate Exchange
C) Kyoto Protocol
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q4) Because they operate outside of an organization's direct supervision,the actions of suppliers are not a focus of environmental management.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Community Outreach and Respect
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Q1) The United Nations Global Compact recognizes that working toward anticorruption standards would violate the freedoms of developing nations.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The market for __________________,or funds which screen companies for financial and social performance,is huge and growing.
A) socially responsible investment (SRI)
B) LEED certification
C) The Natural Step
D) corporate compliance (CC)
E) none of the above
Q3) _________ is the donation of money or property to assist a nonprofit organization or people in need.
A) Giving
B) Philanthropy
C) Volunteerism
D) Citizenship
E) none of the above
Q4) Identify the steps required in the Community Involvement Management Process.
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