Ethics - Section 1 What is Leadership?

A simple definition of a leader is someone who

• is ready to take action at a moment’s notice.

• has the ability to guide or direct the actions of others.

• can recognize a bad situation and alert others.

• lives by a moral and ethical code.

Leadership is especially important at the beginning of a business because

• businesses cannot afford to pay employees.

• every company must have a president.

• only certain types of people can be leaders.

• startup failure rates are high.

Leadership is important when things are going well for a business because

• leaders determine the next step for the organization.

• employees become discouraged in times of crisis.

• team members usually embrace change.

• people don’t need role models.

Angela has achieved business success, and many other people look up to and imitate her.

This makes her a(n)

• role model

• leader

• example

• hero

Human capital refers to

• how much we can work.

• our own potential for leadership.

• the sum of our knowledge, skills, health, and values.

• the value of our knowledge about a specific topic.

Which of the following is a true statement about leadership:

• Leadership cannot be studied and practiced.

• Anyone can be a leader.

• Leaders are typically poor managers.

• Leaders are born, not made.

How much people believe what you say and are willing to follow you depends on your

• emotional intelligence.

• credibility.

• self-confidence.

• responsibility.

If a leader wants people to believe what s/he says and follow him/her, s/he must demonstrate

• the ability to share a vision.

• self-awareness.

• competence.

• decisiveness.

Leaders who share a belief in justice, a desire to do the right thing, and an awareness of the

rights of other people can be said to have

• competence.

• integrity.

• emotional intelligence.

• credibility.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a self-confident leader:

• S/He is truly invested in the work team.

• S/He has the ability to share a vision.

• S/He demonstrates empathy.

• S/He is decisive, even in uncertain circumstances.