Ethical Leadership Quiz

What is leadership?

• The act of following others blindly

• The ability to guide and direct others toward a goal

• The skill of avoiding responsibilities

• The talent of creating chaos

Which leadership style focuses on achieving current objectives efficiently through linking job performance through immediate compliance?

• Affiliative leaders

• Authoritative leaders

• Democratic leaders

• Coercive leaders

What do transformational leaders strive to raise among employees?

• Level of confusion and chaos

• Level of indifference and apathy

• Level of competition and rivalry

• Level of commitment and trust

What is a habit of strong ethical leaders according to the text?

• Being secretive and uninvolved in decision-making

• Ignoring organizational values

• Avoiding stakeholders' interests

• Being proactive

How do ethical leaders demonstrate a strong personal character in a business setting?

• Focus on developing ethical reasoning

• Focus on teaching people to be 'moral'

• Focus on avoiding ethical dilemmas

• Focus on manipulating others for personal gain

What do ethical leaders consider when making decisions?

• Stakeholders' interests

• Only their own interests

• Competitors' interests

• Government regulations

What do ethical leaders do to be role models for the organization's values?

• Ignore the organization's values

• Say one thing and do another

• 'Talk the talk' and 'walk the talk'

• Change their values based on convenience

What do competent managers who are ethical leaders do?

• Focus only on individual areas or groups

• Avoid analyzing the organization as a whole

• Take a holistic view of the firm's ethical culture

• Ignore the ethical culture of the firm

What do ethical leaders do to prevent problems before they occur?

• Blame others for the issues

• React after problems have already happened

• Ignore potential issues

• Anticipate, plan, and act in advance