MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. Which of the following is included in the subset of broader organizational culture that makes up an ethical culture?
a. Formal rules and decision processes
b. Daily behavior and rituals
c. Language used by members
d. All of the above
2. What are the dual dimensions of the reputation that executives must develop for ethical leadership?
a. Easy going and fun
b. Moral manager and moral person
c. Indecisive and neutral
d. Authoritative manager and direct person
3. According to the Rights Theory what are some of the basic moral rights that must be considered?
a. The right to the truth and privacy
b. The right to be safe from harm or injury.
c. The right to what has been promised as part of a contract or agreement.
d. All of the above
4. Which of the following is the Common Good Theory?
a. An ethical decision is one that benefits publicity.
b. An ethical decision is one that benefits only the organization.
c. An ethical decision is one that benefits the most people in society and is made keeping in mind its impact on the community
d. An ethical decision is based on the benefit to the manager's position in the organization.
5. What does the Fairness Theory approach emphasize regarding ethical actions?
a. Treating everyone equally
b. Rewarding high achievers
c. Doing what is right for management
d. Taking into account what the majority wants
6. Which approach asks that all the available alternatives be evaluated and the choice be made by picking the option that causes the greatest good to the greatest number of people?
a. Fairness Theory
b. Virtue Ethics Approach
c. Utilitarian Approach
d. Fairness Theory
7. Which theory emphasizes an action is ethical if it builds virtuous traits within a person such as honesty, selflessness, and courage?
a. Virtue Ethics Approach
b. Fairness Theory
c. Common Good Theory
d. Management Data Approach
8. John does not provide leadership in the area of ethics. His employees aren't sure what he thinks about ethics or if he cares. John is exhibiting the following type of leadership characteristics:
a. Hypocritical leadership
b. Ethical leadership
c. Ethically neutral leadership
d. Formal leadership
9. What is not a characteristic of "moral managers"?
a. Visibly models of ethical conduct
b. Communicates openly and regularly with employees about ethics and values
c. Hypocritical
d. Uses a reward system for accountability.
10. A manager who talks incessantly about integrity and ethical values but then engages in unethical conduct is exhibiting?
a. Hypocritical behavior
b. Ethical behavior
c. Decision making behavior
d. Direct management behavior