Chapter 13 - Leadership Ethics

Question 1

In leadership, ethical theories fall in the broad domains of ________ and _______

Answer 1

character; conduct

Question 2

• focuses on consequences of actions and results

Answer 2

Teleological Theories

Question 3

leaders who focuses on fairness take a

Answer 3

justice approach

Question 4

creating the greatest good for the greatest number

Answer 4

utilitarianism

Question 5

virtue-based ethical theories of leadership focus on _________

Answer 5

character

Question 6

create greatest good for the leader

Answer 6

ethical egoism

Question 7

show concern for best interests of others

Answer 7

altruism

Question 8

• duty driven relates not only to consequences but also to whether action itself is goof
• focus on the actions of the leader and his/her moral obligation and responsibilities to do the right thing

Answer 8

Deontological Theories

Question 9

Level 1

- reasoning based on self-interest, avoiding punishment, and rewards

Answer 9

Preconventional Morality

Question 10

• Stage 1

- “I follow the rules so I don’t get hurt”

Answer 10

Obedience and Punishment

Question 11

• Stage 2

- “I will do a favor for you, if you do one for me”

Answer 11

Individualism and Exchange

Question 12

• Level 2

- Reasoning based on society’s views and expectations

Answer 12

Conventional Morality

Question 13

• Stage 3

- “I try to be good and do what others expect of me”

Answer 13

Interpersonal accord and conformity

Question 14

• Stage 4

- “I Follow the rules and support the laws of society”

Answer 14

Maintaining the Social Order

Question 15

• Level 3

- Reasoning based on conscience and creating a just society

Answer 15

Postconventional morality

Question 16

• Stage 5

- “I work with others to do what is best for all of us”

Answer 16

Social contract and individual rights

Question 17

• Stage 6

- “I act out of my internalized and universal principle of justice”

Answer 17

Universal Principles

Question 18

5 Principles of Ethical Leadership

Answer 18

Respect others
serve others
shows justice
manifests honesty
builds community

Question 19

a leader listens closely to followers, is emphatic, and is tolerant of opposing points of view

Answer 19

Respect Others

Question 20

place their followers’ welfare foremost in their plans

Answer 20

Serve Others

Question 21

top priority ti treat all of their followers in an equal manner

Answer 21

Show Justice

Question 22

one must be honest

Answer 22

Manifest Honesty

Question 23

common goal

Answer 23

Builds Community

Question 24

The set of rules or principles that guides us in making decisions about right Or wrong is called

Answer 24

ethical theory

Question 25

A person who judges morality actions by their direct consequences is in which level of moral development?

Answer 25

Pre-conventional

Question 26

A leader bases her decisions on what results in the greatest
good for the greatest number of people. This illustrates
which ethical theory?

Answer 26

utilitarinism

Question 27

Destructive leadership can most easily occur in situations

that are ______.

Answer 27

unstable

Question 28

I make a moral decision based on whether or not I will

be punished. I am at what stage of moral development?

Answer 28

Stage 1