Ethics Basics
The study of what is right and wrong and guides leaders' decisions and behavior.
What is ethics
Who's created Levels of Moral Development?
Who is Kohlberg
This ethical theory asks, "what is my duty?"
(Deontological) Ethics
Ethical leaders do this to followers by valuing their dignity and autonomy
What is respect others
This type of leader is self-serving and manipulative
What is a toxic leader
Leadership ethics focuses on these two things: what leaders do and who leaders are.
What are leaders' behavior and leaders' character
At this level, decisions are based on avoiding punishment and gaining rewards.
What is Pre-conventional Morality
This ethical theory asks, "which decision benefits the most people"
What are Utilitarian Ethics
Ethical leaders place followers' need ahead of their own
What is serve others
Name one characteristic of toxic leadership
What is narcissism, manipulation, lack of integrity, abuse of power, or self-serving behavior.
This Greek word means customs, conduct, or character and is the root of the word ethics.
What are ethos
Following laws, rules, and social expectations describes this level.
What is Conventional Morality
This ethical theory focuses on becoming a person of integrity, courage, honesty, and compassion.
What is Virtue Ethics?
This principle focuses on fairness and avoiding favoritism
What is being just
A counseling supervisor follows the ACA Code of Ethics even when no one is watching. What ethical theory best explains this decision?
What is Duty Ethics (Deontology)
Presents multiple ethical viewpoints rather than one leadership theory.
What are leadership ethics
Highest level bases decisions on universal ethical principles such as justice and human rights.
What is Post-conventional Morality
The ethical theory emphasizes relationships, empathy, and responsiveness to others.
What is Caring Ethics
This principle involves transparency and truthfulness
What is being honest
What is honesty
Ethical theory provides this to help leaders decide what is right or wrong.
What is system of moral principles or rules for decision making
A counselor reports unethical conduct even though coworkers criticize them. Which level of moral development are they demonstrating?
What is Postconventional Morality
This ethical theory focuses on fairness and equitable distribution of benefits and burdens.
What is Justice Ethics
Ethical leadership is leadership _____ people, not ______ people.
What is with people, not over people
A hospital director chooses a treatment plan that helps the largest number of patients during a disaster. What ethical theory guides this decision?
What are Utilitarian Ethics