6.01 Nature of Ethics
Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows:
A. ethical consequences.
B. situational beliefs.
C. ethical principles.
D. popular beliefs.
C. ethical principles.
Which is an example of demonstrating integrity in one's personal life?
A. keeping the money that someone left in the ATM
B. using a white lie as an excuse to get out of an obligation
C. admitting to one's parents when one forgets to empty the dishwasher
D. being honest with one's friend and telling her that one dislikes her outfit
C. admitting to one's parents when one forgets to empty the dishwasher
A leader should be an expert at his/her job. This demonstrates the leadership characteristic of:
A. flexibility.
B. business knowledge.
C. emotional intelligence.
D. the ability to share a vision.
B. business knowledge.
The zero-tolerance policy that John has for insubordination helps others have confidence in his leadership abilities. He has developed a culture of:
A. altruism.
B. fairness.
C. respect.
D. trustworthiness.
C. respect.
An effective leader, whom others will believe and follow, must demonstrate:
A. competence.
B. decisiveness.
C. self-awareness.
D. the ability to share a vision.
A. competence.
Ethical situations typically deal with which type of question?
A. tax issues
B. life or death
C. right or wrong
D. financial disbursement
C. right or wrong
One way to demonstrate integrity in the workplace is to:
A. take advantage of the employer's policies.
B. critique the work of colleagues when possible.
C. respect the confidentiality and privacy of coworkers.
D. keep all relationships professional rather than friendly.
C. respect the confidentiality and privacy of coworkers.
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:
A. integrity.
B. credibility.
C. competence.
D. emotional intelligence.
A. integrity.
Where can ethical leaders be found?
A. anywhere
B. in entrepreneurial projects
C. mostly in the finance industry
D. only in large successful companies
A. anywhere
If a leader takes ownership of a problem, makes sure it is fixed, and takes steps to prevent it from happening again, s/he is demonstrating:
A. flexibility.
B. adaptability.
C. responsibility.
D. social awareness.
C. responsibility.
Kelli helped her daughter June with her math homework throughout middle school. June barely passed her final exam. As June enters high school, which principle may Kelli discover about the situation?
A. accountability
B. fairness
C. transparency
D. viability
D. viability
Even in difficult times during the season, Scarlet sticks with her teammates and continues to work hard and support them. Which step is she following to enact honesty in her life?
A. remaining loyal
B. being courageous
C. taking responsibility
D. following the Golden Rule
A. remaining loyal
A leader willing to learn, change, and take occasional risks is demonstrating:
A. flexibility.
B. credibility.
C. business knowledge.
D. a passion for work and people.
A. flexibility.
Mary has built a wonderful relationship with her staff. She genuinely cares about them and strives to put their interests before her own. Which ethical leadership quality is being demonstrated?
A. altruism
B. fairness
C. respect
D. trustworthiness
A. altruism
Human capital refers to:
A. how much we can work.
B. our own potential for leadership.
C. the economic value of our experience and skills.
D. the value of our knowledge about a specific topic.
C. the economic value of our experience and skills.
John got caught cheating on his history exam, and as a result, he was disqualified to lead a project for his student organization. Which consequence of unethical behavior does this represent?
A. a poor reputation
B. legal problems
C. a bad example
D. lost trust
A. a poor reputation
Which is a consequence when employees are dishonest about daily activities and are purposely avoiding duties and responsibilities?
A. legal issues
B. financial loss
C. fewer satisfied customers
D. unpleasant work environment
D. unpleasant work environment
Which component of emotional intelligence is demonstrated by communicating effectively, skillfully reaching agreements with others, and showing a sense of teamwork?
A. self-awareness
B. social awareness
C. self-management
D. social management
D. social management
If a person follows moral principles, sets an example, and encourages others to do the same, it can be said that this person is:
A. leading ethically.
B. being persistent.
C. handling dilemmas.
D. developing technical skills.
A. leading ethically.
Caprice genuinely cares about her employees and strives to give them the necessary tools to be successful. This is an example of:
A. flexibility.
B. creativity.
C. an ability to share a vision.
D. a passion for work and people.
D. a passion for work and people.
At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon notifies the customer of the overpayment. Shannon is acting with:
A. humility.
B. integrity.
C. transparency.
D. viability.
B. integrity.
How are honesty and integrity related?
A. They are the same.
B. They are opposites.
C. Integrity is one aspect of honesty.
D. Honesty is one aspect of integrity.
D. Honesty is one aspect of integrity.
More than just a great leader, Lilly has the ability to develop good workers through her words and actions. This shows that she is also:
A. a friend.
B. a supervisor.
C. a role model.
D. human capital.
C. a role model.
Which describes a leader who follows moral principles and expects employees to also abide by them?
A. one who speaks loudly, confidently, and frequently
B. one who sharply criticizes those who make mistakes
C. one who obtains a leadership role before guiding others
D. one who makes ethical behavior a priority in a work environment
D. one who makes ethical behavior a priority in a work environment
Being able to relate to her employees gives Marcia perspective on what they are experiencing and how best to interact with them as challenges arise. She is showing:
A. adaptability.
B. empathy.
C. ethics.
D. reliability.
B. empathy.