Question 1

As one of the seven habits of strong ethical leaders, _____ is "the glue that holds ethical concepts together." This trait can be developed early in life or developed over time through experience.

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A)   adequate compensation
B)   good employees
C)   the passion to do right
D)   charisma
E)   a great educationF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

_____ is an organizational factor that gives a company specific characteristics. Over time, stakeholders begin to see the company as like a living organism with a mind and will of its own.

Accepted Answer

A)   Oversight
B)   Significant others
C)   Organizational culture
D)   The ethical climate
E)   The legal climateF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Those who have influence in a work group are referred to as significant others and include

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A)   peers, managers, coworkers, and subordinates.
B)   family members, peers, and coworkers.
C)   spouses and friends.
D)   employees in similar job situations.
E)   employees who hold the same job.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Ethical leadership should be based on

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A)   holistic thinking that embraces the complex issues facing firms every day.
B)   a strong shareholder desire for profits.
C)   the opinions of a leader who defines success in terms of group gratification.
D)   short-term thinking that looks at the firm's health on a day-to-day basis.
E)   people who embrace a transactional style of leadership.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

_____ are a primary influence on employee's ethical behavior because they are role models for the organization's values.

Accepted Answer

A)   Friends
B)   Parents
C)   Peers
D)   Coworkers
E)   LeadersF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A coaching leader builds a positive climate by

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A)   valuing people, their emotions, and their needs.
B)   focusing on communication across all layers of the organization.
C)   inspiring employees to follow their departmental leaders without question.
D)   focusing on achievement, initiative, and self-control.
E)   developing skills for success, delegating responsibility, and issuing challenging assignments.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 7

According to the ethical decision-making framework, the absence of punishment provides a(n)  _____ for unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   reason
B)   significant other
C)   individual factor
D)   opportunity
E)   ethical issue intensityF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is not an individual factor that affects business ethics?

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A)   Nationality
B)   Age
C)   Religion
D)   Significant others
E)   EducationF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The _____ of an organization can influence the acceptance of, adherence to, transmittal, and monitoring of organizational norms, values, and codes of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A)   nation of origin
B)   locus of control
C)   leadership style
D)   production methods
E)   opportunityF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Multiple elements work on individuals to affect their behavior. While an individual may intend to do the right thing, _____ can alter this intent.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive dissonance
B)   familial expectations
C)   religious beliefs
D)   the desire for financial gain
E)   organizational or social forcesF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is not a major trend in business today?

Accepted Answer

A)   More women in leadership positions
B)   Increasing tendency to use social responsibility as a means of recruiting
C)   Making it easier to work from home
D)   Employees' awareness and understanding of global issues
E)   More isolationist businessesF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following would not be considered a negative reinforcement of employee behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Demotions
B)   Firings
C)   Ignoring the behavior
D)   Reprimands
E)   Pay penaltiesF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The ethical decision-making framework includes the concepts of ethical issue intensity, individual factors, organizational factors, and opportunity. Discuss how these concepts influence the ethical decision-making process.

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Question 14

The _____ leader demands instantaneous obedience and focuses on achievement, initiative, and self-control.

Accepted Answer

A)   democratic
B)   coaching
C)   affiliative
D)   coercive
E)   pacesettingF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Codes, rules, and compliance are essential in organizations. However, an organization built on _____ is more likely to develop a high integrity corporate culture.

Accepted Answer

A)   a charismatic leader
B)   the preferences of the CEO
C)   the grapevine
D)   formal relationships
E)   informal relationshipsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not considered a significant other group in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peers
B)   Managers
C)   Spouses
D)   Coworkers
E)   SubordinatesF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

_____ is the first sign that an unethical decision has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)   Guilt
B)   Reward
C)   Punishment
D)   Cognitive dissonance
E)   HappinessF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Studies have shown that _____ within the organization have more impact on a worker's decisions on a daily basis than any other factor.

Accepted Answer

A)   significant others
B)   religion
C)   education
D)   chief executive officers
E)   ethical issuesF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Trace the ethical decision-making process. You may find it helpful to apply the model to a real business situation or to a hypothetical ethical issue you develop yourself.

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Question 20

Leaders whose decisions and actions are contrary to the firm's values send a signal

Accepted Answer

A)   that the firm's values are trivial or irrelevant.
B)   that they are providing a good example of what not to do.
C)   that the firm's corporate culture is highly important.
D)   that they are working toward improving the ethical culture of the firm.
E)   that they care about the environment.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 5: Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Leadership

Leaders whose decisions and actions are contrary to the firm's values send a signal

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Codes, rules, and compliance are essential in organizations. However, an organization built on _____ is more likely to develop a high integrity corporate culture.

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Which of the following is not a major trend in business today?

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A coaching leader builds a positive climate by

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_____ are a primary influence on employee's ethical behavior because they are role models for the organization's values.

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As one of the seven habits of strong ethical leaders, _____ is "the glue that holds ethical concepts together." This trait can be developed early in life or developed over time through experience.

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_____ is the first sign that an unethical decision has occurred.

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Which of the following is not an individual factor that affects business ethics?

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Trace the ethical decision-making process. You may find it helpful to apply the model to a real business situation or to a hypothetical ethical issue you develop yourself.

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Which of the following is not considered a significant other group in the workplace?

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Multiple elements work on individuals to affect their behavior. While an individual may intend to do the right thing, _____ can alter this intent.

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Those who have influence in a work group are referred to as significant others and include

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According to the ethical decision-making framework, the absence of punishment provides a(n) _____ for unethical behavior.

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The _____ of an organization can influence the acceptance of, adherence to, transmittal, and monitoring of organizational norms, values, and codes of ethics.

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Studies have shown that _____ within the organization have more impact on a worker's decisions on a daily basis than any other factor.

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Ethical leadership should be based on

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Which of the following would not be considered a negative reinforcement of employee behavior?

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_____ is an organizational factor that gives a company specific characteristics. Over time, stakeholders begin to see the company as like a living organism with a mind and will of its own.

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The ethical decision-making framework includes the concepts of ethical issue intensity, individual factors, organizational factors, and opportunity. Discuss how these concepts influence the ethical decision-making process.

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The _____ leader demands instantaneous obedience and focuses on achievement, initiative, and self-control.

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