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CEOs who are ________ tend to have a wide circle of acquaintances as well as a knack for finding common ground and building rapport.


A) self-aware
B) self-regulators
C) motivated
D) socially skilled

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements about leadership is false?


A) Leadership is focused on the creation and implementation of a creative vision.
B) Leadership is the process of transforming organizations from what they are to what the leader would have them become.
C) Leaders work to build a status quo and seek control mechanisms to maintain it.
D) Effective implementation of strategy is essential for successful leadership.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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What is the difference between individual ethics and organizational ethics?

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Ethics may be defined as a system of rig...

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Three key interdependent strategic leadership activities are: designing the organization,determining its direction,and nurturing a culture dedicated to excellence and ethical behavior.

A) True
B) False

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Companies that cultivate cultures of experimentation and curiosity make sure that ________ is not to be avoided at all costs.


A) experimentation
B) failure
C) authority
D) risk taking

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following does not constitute organizational bases of leader power?


A) legitimate power
B) reward power
C) referent power
D) coercive power

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Organizational integrity rests on a concept of purpose,responsibility,and ideals for an organization as a whole.An important responsibility of leadership is to create this ethical framework and develop the organizational capabilities to make it operational.Discuss the differences between the compliance-based approach and the integrity-based approach to organizational ethics.

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Compliance-based ethics programs for bui...

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The ethical compass of an organization,in the integrity-based ethics approach to management,consists of the expected ________ and ________.


A) obligations; rules
B) behaviors; penalties
C) responsibilities; aspirations
D) legalities; penalties

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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In the compliance-based approach to ethics management,the objective is to


A) conform with externally imposed standards.
B) prevent criminal misconduct.
C) enable responsible conduct.
D) reduce discretion, training, controls, audits, and penalties.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Creating an ethical framework and developing organizational capabilities to make it operational is the responsibility of


A) employees.
B) shareholders.
C) the law.
D) leadership.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine has a ________ that instructs all employees to follow the Baylor Mission Statement,Compliance Program and Conflict of Interest policy.


A) corporate reward
B) corporate motto
C) code of ethics
D) system of evaluation

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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What is emotional intelligence (EI)and how is it different from traits such as purely technical skills and cognitive abilities?

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There has been a vast amount of literatu...

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In integrity-based ethics programs,organizational ethics is seen as the responsibility of the employees.

A) True
B) False

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The source of referent power is


A) subordinate identification with the leader.
B) leader identification with the subordinates.
C) derived from the fact that the manager can potentially act as a reference when the employee applies for another job.
D) derived from manager ability to provide effective incentives to employees.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Unethical business practices typically involve the ________ cooperation of others and reflect the values,attitudes,and behavior patterns that define the operating culture of the organization.


A) select
B) complete
C) explicit
D) tacit

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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The CEO scraps the company commission-based reward system because it rewards employees for inappropriate behavior.This is an example of


A) ethical behavior.
B) designing the organization.
C) unethical behavior.
D) the failure to maintain the status quo.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Recognizing opportunities and threats in the external environment is vital to firm success.Complexity and rapid evolution make it critical for employees and managers to become more aware of ________ trends and events.


A) internal
B) outside
C) environmental
D) human resource

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Compliance-based ethic programs typically are designed by


A) management.
B) employees.
C) shareholders.
D) corporate counsel.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements would least likely be found in a corporate credo?


A) Maximize financial benefits for stakeholders as the primary goal of the organization.
B) Provide secure and stable employment for employees.
C) Establish an environment that enhances professional growth.
D) Support community organizations and projects.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Leaders as good role models must walk the talk.This means they must be ________ in their words and actions.


A) effective
B) reliable
C) consistent
D) trust-worthy

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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