Deck 3: The Leaders Character

Question 1

Stephen Covey refers to the continual renewing of physical, mental, social/emotional, and spiritual dimensions as ______.

A) long in the tooth
B) hair of the tiger
C) sharpening the saw
D) hitting the nail on the head

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The ______ thinkers value form and harmony.

A) aesthetic
B) social
C) economic
D) theoretical

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which virtue is made up of self-awareness, openness, and transcendence?

A) Reverence
B) Integrity
C) Humility
D) None of these

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Treating others with respect and promoting their development is the most important Confucian virtue of ______.

A) prudence
B) humility
C) benevolence
D) compassion

Question 5

Which virtue emphasizes foresight and caution?

A) Justice
B) Reverence
C) Prudence
D) Humility

Question 6

Someone who values __________ appreciates protecting and preserving.

A) concern for environment
B) concern for others
C) creativity
D) belonging

Question 7

______ provide a frame of reference, helping us to set priorities and to determine right from wrong.

A) Ethics
B) Habits
C) Values
D) Roles

Question 8

All of the following were identified as cairns or markers for creating personal purpose EXCEPT:

A) find a sacred place
B) open the door when opportunity knocks
C) trust your reason
D) find your passion

Question 9

Which habit emphasizes a cooperative approach to communication?

A) Be proactive
B) Think win/win
C) Synergize
D) Seek first to understand, then to be understood

Question 10

______ thinkers seek unity through understanding and relating to the cosmos as a whole.

A) Religious
B) Prudent
C) Courageous
D) Social

Question 11

Those driven by ______ values generally have a lower quality of life.

A) internal
B) financial
C) external
D) intrinsic

Question 12

Someone who values ______ appreciates challenges, hard work, and improvement.

A) belonging
B) concern for others
C) creativity
D) achievement

Question 13

For what kind of value would fit the prototype for small business owners?

A) Aesthetic
B) Social
C) Economic
D) Theoretical

Question 14

______ are repeated behaviors or routines that foster virtuous behavior.

A) Values
B) Habits
C) Ethics
D) Roles

Question 15

Someone who values ______ appreciates dependability.

A) humility
B) scientific understanding
C) concern for environment
D) responsibility

Question 16

For those with a highly developed sense of ______, to betray their ethical values is to betray themselves.

A) moral landscape
B) moral identity
C) moral reality
D) moral compass

Question 17

Which type of courage enables followers to confront their leaders who are acting in a destructive manner?

A) Courage to serve
B) Courage to participate in transformation
C) Courage to leave
D) Courage to challenge

Question 18

Developing a _______ is the best way to keep the end or destination in mind.

A) formal agenda
B) map plot
C) mission statement
D) strategic plan

Question 19

A research scientist would be a prototype or example of which value orientation?

A) Theoretical
B) Economic
C) Political
D) Aesthetic

Question 20

Which habit is based on the idea that "all things are created twice"?

A) Put first things first
B) Think win/win
C) Sharpen the saw
D) None of these

Question 21

All of the following are examples of hardship events that leaders face EXCEPT:

A) career setbacks
B) personal trauma
C) problem employees
D) career advancement

Question 22

______ draws upon knowledge and experience to promote the common good over both the short-term and the long-term.

A) Courage
B) Wisdom
C) Ethics
D) Prudence

Question 23

______ can encourage us to endure in the face of hardship, such as physical disability or an economic setback.

A) Courage
B) Integrity
C) Roles
D) Temperance

Question 24

Moderation is the key to practicing the virtue of ______.

A) integrity
B) values
C) roles
D) temperance

Question 25

______ refers to completeness or wholeness.

A) Ethics
B) Habits
C) Values
D) Integrity

Question 26

Virtues need to be embedded into our self-concepts and behavior to develop a ______.

A) moral landscape
B) moral identity
C) moral outlook
D) moral framework

Question 27

All hardship experiences involve ______.

A) success
B) loss
C) conflict
D) communications

Question 28

All of the following are components of humility EXCEPT:

A) self-awareness
B) openness
C) integrity
D) transcendence

Question 29

______ is acknowledging that there is a greater power than the self.

A) Humility
B) Transcendence
C) Integrity
D) Openness

Question 30

Leaders with ______ are honest in their dealings with others.

A) courage
B) ethics
C) prudence
D) integrity

Question 31

Our moral identity is both a ______ and a ______.

A) trait/state
B) framework/outlook
C) idea/thought
D) reason/framework

Question 32

Moderation is key to practicing ______.

A) temperance
B) courage
C) virtuous behaviour
D) ethics

Question 33

All of the following are examples of Allport's six major value types EXCEPT:

A) constructive
B) aesthetic
C) social
D) political

Question 34

All of the following are examples of the common characteristics of moral exemplars EXCEPT:

A) certainty
B) positivity
C) production
D) unity of self and moral goals

Question 35

______ are made up of moral crises and moral confrontations.

A) Moral episodes
B) Moral processes
C) Moral innovators
D) Moral landscapers

Question 36

Being ______ makes them sensitive to ethical issues and encourages them to act morally.

A) moral
B) humble
C) ethical
D) virtuous

Question 37

Values, though critical, have to be translated into action.

Question 38

______ is an orientation that puts others ahead of the self.

A) Compassion
B) Transcendence
C) Integrity
D) Self-awareness

Question 39

All of the following are important features of virtues EXCEPT:

A) virtues are not easily developed or discarded but persist over time
B) virtues are best learned in early childhood
C) virtues shape the way leaders see and behave
D) virtues help leaders live better lives

Question 40

______ are more willing to face the reality of defeat.

A) Pessimists
B) Optimists
C) Passivists
D) Negativists

Question 41

Describe someone who you consider to be an exemplary leader. What do you learn about character from this individual? How can you apply these insights to your character development?

Question 42

Humble leaders have low self-esteem.

Question 43

Name and describe Allport's six major value types. Provide an original example of an occupation that fits into each type.

Question 44

Name and explain the eight important virtues for leaders.

Question 45

What is the most important virtue for leaders? Defend your choice.

Question 46

Someone who values humility appreciates new ideas and creations.

Question 47

Virtues operate independently of the particular situation.

Question 48

Name the ways that fictional stories can foster character development.

Question 49

Someone who appreciates scientific understanding appreciates others making their own decisions.

Question 50

Courageous leaders ignore risks and dangers.

Question 51

What sets exemplars apart from the rest of us is the extent of their engagement in moral issues.

Question 52

Pope Francis is a contemporary leader with high moral identity.

Question 53

Describe a time when hardship or suffering helped you to develop character. Classify the hardship according to the categories described in the text and identify what you learned.

Question 54

Describe the characteristics of virtues.

Question 55

Name the five common categories of hardship and provide an example of what each type of hardship can teach a leader.

Question 56

What types of courage do followers need to demonstrate?

Question 57

Character is often "more caught than taught."

Question 58

In the West, Greek Philosopher Aristotle (383-322
B.C.) argued that ethical decisions are the product of individual character.

Question 59

What are the differences between moral projects and moral works?

Question 60

What are the five common hardship events that leaders face?

Question 61

Explain the role of habits in character development.

Question 62

Why is humility an important quality for leaders?

Question 63

From a philosophical perspective, virtues have four important features. Name these four virtues and describe each briefly.

Question 64

Briefly describe positive psychology and discuss what this has to do with virtue ethics.

Question 65

List the five of the seven choice points made by humanitarian leaders as discussed in the text.

Question 66

Name ways to practice justice. Would this be difficult for you to do? Why or Why not?

Question 67

How can you best practice integrity?

Question 68

Develop a plan for addressing your weaknesses.

Question 69

Name the five components with which organizations can promote the development of moral identity.

Question 70

Identify ways you can practice temperance. What obstacles might you face in practicing temperance?

Question 71

How do stories promote our character development?