Deck 7: Leadership and Followership Ethics

Question 1

Leon's boss was extremely hard working and extremely intelligent; however, he was also unyielding and unwavering on expectations of employees. The boss rarely let employees take vacation or sick time and he always expected employees to work extra hours without extra pay. Leon's boss is an example of a(n) ______.

A) corrupt leader
B) incompetent leader
C) rigid leader
D) evil leader

Answer 1

C

Question 2

All of the following are true statements about servant leadership EXCEPT ______.

A) it is only practiced in the United States
B) rests on ethical character
C) is person-centered
D) promotes justice

Answer 2

A

Question 3

All of the following are associated with servant leadership EXCEPT ______.

A) building community
B) empathy
C) public speaking
D) stewardship

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What type of leader is one who is self-centered, highly manipulative, promotes his or her self, is emotionally cold, and can engage in aggressive behavior?

A) narcissistic
B) impulsive
C) machiavellian
D) unrealistic

Question 5

Which of the following is MOST associated with the moral person dimension of ethical leadership?

A) act as role models
B) communicate frequently about mission and values
C) punish unethical behavior
D) reward ethical behavior

Question 6

The staff felt very skeptical of their boss. Frequently, they would complain and critique new policies. A new employee, Jessica, found that the staff struggled with the:

A) challenge of bad news
B) challenge of obligation
C) challenge of obedience
D) challenge of cynicism

Question 7

Manager, Rachel, knows that there will be a reduction in force for the company. Her boss told her not to tell anyone until the executive leadership announces the layoffs. This is an example of the ______.

A) challenge of responsibility
B) challenge of information management
C) challenge consistency
D) challenge of privilege

Question 8

Responsible leaders ______.

A) acknowledge and try to correct ethical problems
B) admit their duties to followers
C) hold themselves to the same standards as their followers
D) all of these

Question 9

Rhonda was the owner of the company. She often hired family members to work the business and gave them special privileges like extra time off and higher pay. Rhonda failed to meet which challenge of leadership?

A) challenge of consistency
B) challenge of privilege
C) challenge of information management
D) challenge of responsibility

Question 10

Admitting our duties to followers is key to meeting which ethical leadership challenge?

A) challenge of information
B) challenge of responsibility
C) challenge of loyalty
D) challenge of consistency

Question 11

______ leaders are particularly skilled at manipulating others for their own gain.

A) impulsive
B) narcissistic
C) extraverted
D) machiavellian

Question 12

All of the following were identified as characteristics of servant leaders EXCEPT:

A) conceptualization
B) empathy
C) commitment to the accumulation of personal power
D) foresight

Question 13

What is a negative outcome of leaders having too much power?

A) too much focus
B) possible corruption
C) minimal trust in self
D) a meek personality

Question 14

In authentic leadership, ______ describes the process of remaining objective when receiving information.

A) self-awareness
B) internalized moral perspective
C) balanced processing
D) relational transparency

Question 15

According to ______ theory, followers emulate the ethics of their leaders.

A) servant leadership
B) transformational leadership
C) social learning
D) none of these

Question 16

Julie must decide if she should allow one of her employees to violate company policy to go on vacation. She is faced with which type of ethical leadership challenge?

A) challenge of deceit
B) challenge of consistency
C) challenge of responsibility
D) challenge of loyalty

Question 17

Privacy issues are related to which ethical challenge of leadership?

A) challenge of information management
B) challenge of power
C) challenge of responsibility
D) challenge of loyalty

Question 18

Which type of bad leader only cares about her/his immediate followers?

A) callous
B) insular
C) rigid
D) evil

Question 19

Psychological capital is made up of feelings of competence, hope, optimism and ______.

A) humility
B) courage
C) resilience
D) temperance

Question 20

Which type of selfish leader loves being the center of attention?

A) narcissistic
B) impulsive
C) machiavellian
D) unrealistic

Question 21

Administrative assistant Ralph sees himself as a partner with his boss Andre. To encourage Andre to act ethically, Ralph tries to set a good moral example. Ralph is using which ethical influence tactic with his leader?

A) guiding
B) modeling
C) sensemaking
D) eliciting

Question 22

Exercising courageous followership requires both challenge and ______..

A) friendship
B) vision
C) support
D) none of the above

Question 23

Which of the following is good advice for encouraging employees to blow the whistle internally?

A) investigate all reports
B) create anti-retaliation policies
C) concentrate on the wrongdoing, not the whistleblower
D) all of these

Question 24

Courageous followers work behind the scenes to support their leaders. This is the ______.

A) courage to assume responsibility
B) courage to challenge
C) courage to serve
D) courage to participate in transformation

Question 25

Which is NOT a mentioned type of bad leader?

A) incompetent
B) rigid
C) corrupt
D) ignorant

Question 26

If a leader is unbending and unyielding in their ability to listen to follower feedback and ideas, they may be considered a ______ type of leader?

A) incompetent
B) rigid
C) corrupt
D) ignorant

Question 27

Before blowing the whistle, followers should consider if they are being fair. This is which ethical element of the whistle-blowing process?

A) dissent
B) accusation
C) loyalty
D) sensitivity

Question 28

Obedience makes which type of follower susceptible to destructive leaders.

A) conformer
B) colluder
C) cooperator
D) concerned

Question 29

Carlos knew the restaurant kitchen was violating state codes. If Carlos reported the conditions to the health department, there is a chance the restaurant would have to close or that he could receive backlash from co-workers. What type of challenge was Carlos facing as a follower?

A) challenge of bad news
B) challenge of obligation
C) challenge of obedience
D) challenge of dissent

Question 30

Donna decides to blow the whistle on corruption in her organization, believing that doing so will benefit the public. Donna is addressing which component of whistle-blowing?

A) accusation
B) dissent
C) loyalty
D) timeliness

Question 31

To avoid becoming dependent on a toxic leader,

A) adopt a protective position
B) learn to be reactive
C) let individuals self-select for leadership positions
D) demand leaders who tell the truth

Question 32

"Whistle-blowers" are referred to as ______.

A) people who like to look for problems and report them as much as possible
B) employees who express their concerns within the organization
C) people who take valid organizational concerns to outsiders in hopes the problem will be corrected
D) people who see a problem within the organization and rely on others to report the issue

Question 33

Research suggests that ______ is the LEAST effective way to express dissent.

A) circumvention
B) repetition
C) threatening resignation
D) direct-factual appeal

Question 34

Ivan is dissatisfied with the direction his organization is taking and responds by spending less time at work and withdrawing from relationships. He has chosen which response?

A) exit
B) neglect
C) loyalty
D) voice

Question 35

Which of the two ethical challenges usually work in tandem?

A) power, responsibility
B) power, privilege
C) consistency, responsibility
D) privilege, loyalty

Question 36

Mary, the CFO, knew company bonuses were going to be slim this year due to failed revenue projections. A rumor was circulating among the employees that bonuses were cut. Mary struggled to decide if she should say anything or let the CEO address the topic with employees. Which challenge is represented in Mary's leadership?

A) challenge of information management
B) challenge of power
C) challenge of responsibility
D) challenge of loyalty

Question 37

The non-profit relied heavily on its volunteers. Amanda had volunteered with them for 10 years and found the responsibilities to be increasingly time consuming which affected her regular commitments to family and work. Which of the challenges does Amanda face as a follower?

A) challenge of bad news
B) challenge of obligation
C) challenge of obedience
D) challenge of cynicism

Question 38

Which type of follower is made up of "true believers" who share the values and goals of their toxic leaders?

A) opportunist
B) acolytes
C) bystanders
D) lost souls

Question 39

As the new HR manager, John knew he immediately wants to have the employee handbook translated into the top three languages used by the employees. Yes, English was the primary language for most, but three other languages were utilized by company employees. This is an example of which challenge?

A) challenge of information management
B) challenge of consistency
C) challenge of loyalty
D) challenge of privilege

Question 40

Adele has to decide whether or not to protest a new work policy she thinks is unfair. She is facing which challenge of followership?

A) challenge of cynicism
B) challenge of obligation
C) challenge of dissent
D) challenge of obedience

Question 41

Leaders and followers need to work together, however they face different sets of ethical dilemmas and demands based on the roles they play.

Question 42

If a leader is uncaring, unkind or ignores the needs of followers, they may be considered a ______ type of leader?

A) callous
B) insular
C) intemperate
D) rigid

Question 43

Being engaged makes someone a good follower.

Question 44

What are critical incidents that play an important role in a person's life and development?

A) balanced processing
B) trigger events
C) internalized moral perspective
D) psychological capital

Question 45

Colluding followers feel forced to engage in unethical activities by their leaders.

Question 46

Courageous followership involves supporting as well as challenging leaders.

Question 47

What is it called when an organizational member decides to reveal an organizational problem to an outside organization in hopes to correct the problem?

A) authentic leadership
B) servant leadership
C) courageous followership
D) whistle blowing

Question 48

What kind of leader primarily keeps their follower's well-being a primary focus?

A) authentic leader
B) insular leader
C) narcisstic leader
D) servant leader

Question 49

What is it called when someone presents their authentic self to others by expressing their true thoughts and feelings?

A) servant leadership
B) balanced processing
C) relational transparency
D) internalized moral perspective

Question 50

Servant leadership is accepted by members of many different cultures.

Question 51

The courage to serve involves helping the leader change his/her destructive behaviors.

Question 52

What is it called when a subordinate respectfully confronts or challenges a supervisor regarding a work related issue?

A) authentic leadership
B) servant leadership
C) courageous followership
D) whistle blowing

Question 53

Toxic followers make toxic leadership possible.

Question 54

Treating some followers better than others is a failure to meet the challenge of information management.

Question 55

Followers who view themselves as co-producers or partners with their leaders focus on carrying out the order of their leaders.

Question 56

Rob was always quick to pretend to care about others, but usually he would end up gossiping about them later. He also tended to be overly complimentary of his own skills, but emotionally cold when it came to complimenting others. What kind of behavior is Rob displaying?

A) bad leadership
B) toxic leadership
C) selfish leadership
D) dominate leadership

Question 57

Impulsive, selfish people are often identified as leaders by others.

Question 58

Servant leaders rely on positional power when making decisions.

Question 59

Whenever possible, let individuals self-select themselves for leadership positions.

Question 60

Dependency encourages us to follow toxic leaders.

Question 61

What can you do to curb the selfish tendencies of your leaders?

Question 62

______ leadership theories tell leaders how to act.

Question 63

What steps can organizations take to encourage whistleblowers to speak up?

Question 64

What does it mean for organizational leaders to act as moral managers?

Question 65

Explain what trigger events are and how they promote authentic leader development.

Question 66

A(n) ______ leader does not exercise self-control.

Question 67

Explain the difference between conforming and colluding followers

Question 68

How do followers benefit from authentic leadership?

Question 69

Followers typically have access to more information than leaders do.

Question 70

______ describes the fact that servant-leaders act on behalf of others, holding the organization in trust for followers and the larger community.

Question 71

What three factors should whistle-blowers consider before going public with their concerns?

Question 72

Putting others first can help meet the ethical challenges of leadership and avoid destructive behaviors.

Question 73

Selfish leaders can be classified as impulsive, narcissistic or Machiavellian.

Question 74

A practical tip for a leader to improve their consistency is for them to go out of their way to treat "fringe" subordinates equally as they do other employees.

Question 75

Why is cynicism damaging to followers and their organizations?

Question 76

Bad leaders are ______ or ______ or both.

Question 77

Feelings of competence, hope, optimism, and resilience make up ______.

Question 78

Setting a good example is the ______ dimension of ethical leadership.

Question 79

Name and describe the five types of follower courage.

Question 80

Name the six principal ethical challenges that leaders are likely to face.