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Ethical leaders are truthful, transparent, and consistent in their words and actions, which helps build ____ with their teams.
trust
Which of the following is NOT a core principle of ethical leadership? A) Respect B) Accountability C) Self-interest D) Integrity
C) Self-interest
If a leader admits a mistake publicly, which ethical principle are they demonstrating?
Accountability / Transparency
True or False: Ethical leadership only applies to top executives.
False
Ethical leaders are accountable and accept full ____ for their actions.
Responsibility
What is a key benefit of ethical leadership for reputation? A) Reduces competition B) Boosts brand image and customer loyalty C) Guarantees profit D) Minimizes regulations
B) Boosts brand image and customer loyalty
If a manager avoids favoritism when promoting employees, what principle are they showing?
Fairness and justice
Why is transparency important in leadership?
It builds trust and credibility.
A major challenge to ethical leadership is the pressure to prioritize ____ over doing what is right.
Performance
How does ethical leadership influence culture? A) Reduces communication B) Limits decisions C) Influences through character and conduct D) Prioritizes short-term gains
C) Influences through character and conduct
A company facing pressure to boost sales chooses honesty over misleading advertising. What challenge did they overcome?
The pressure to prioritize performance over ethics
Name one benefit of ethical leadership for employees.
Engagement, loyalty, trust, morale (any one accepted)