ethical leadership

Question 1

ethics is defined as

Answer 1

standards of right and wrong behavior that prescribe how we ought to act

Question 2

ethics can be defined in terms of

Answer 2

-rights -virtues -obligations -fairness

Question 3

ethics is not defined in terms of

Answer 3

-feelings -religion -following the law

Question 4

ethics is important for leadership because

Answer 4

-leaders have influence -distribute resources -role models for good behavior

Question 5

ethical leadership is defined as

Answer 5

demonstration of ethical conduct through personal actions and promoting ethical conduct in followers

Question 6

process fairness is defined as

Answer 6

fairness of decision making procedure

Question 7

outcome fairness is defined as

Answer 7

fairness of decision outcomes

Question 8

process fairness serves as an indictor of leader __________

Answer 8

trustworthiness

Question 9

Why is process fairness important?

Answer 9

-boost performance -support of change initiatives

Question 10

How a decision is made matter more to employees than the ___________ especially when the _____ is _______

Answer 10

outcome is unfavorable

Question 11

How can you maximize process fairness?

Answer 11

-give employees input in decision making
-be consistent in decision process
-explain decision, treat employees with respect