Question 1

Effective leadership is like a three-legged stool. Which of the following is not represented by one of the stool legs?

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining the status quo
B)   nurturing a culture dedicated to excellence and ethical behavior
C)   setting a direction
D)   designing the organizationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Expert power is derived from

Accepted Answer

A)   organizationally conferred decision-making authority.
B)   manager access, control, and distribution of information that is not freely available to everyone in an organization.
C)   referent power.
D)   leader capability and knowledge in a particular field.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A compliance-based approach to ethics management combines a concern for law with an emphasis on managerial responsibility for ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a successful learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   It creates a proactive, creative approach to the unknown.
B)   It empowers employees at all levels.
C)   It regularly engages in activities to reinforce the status quo.
D)   It gathers and integrates external information.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A highly ethical organization must have all the following elements except

Accepted Answer

A)   codes of conduct.
B)   corporatecredos.
C)   payment plans.
D)   role models.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The medical products company, Medtronic, works to restore patients to full life. They have a holiday party that includes patients, their families, and their doctors who share their survival and recovery stories. What purpose does this holiday party serve for the learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   It offers patients a break from their problems.
B)   It inspires and motivates employees with a real mission and purpose.
C)   It empowers the patients.
D)   It discourages employees from participating in office gatherings.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Inspiring and motivating people with a mission or purpose is a ________ for developing an organization that can learn and adapt.

Accepted Answer

A)   necessary and sufficient condition
B)   necessary but not sufficient condition
C)   goal but not a necessary condition
D)   goal and a required preconditionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is not a source for acquiring external environmental information for the firm mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)   alliance partners
B)   equity analysts
C)   suppliers
D)   scientific communityE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

In the integrity-based approach to management, ethics is the responsibility of the

Accepted Answer

A)   shareholders.
B)   outside stakeholders.
C)   management.
D)   employees.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Coercive power is the

Accepted Answer

A)   power exercised by use of fear of punishment for errors of omission or commission by employees.
B)   power of persuasion exercised by a charismatic leader to get compliance from reluctant subordinates.
C)   arises from manager access, control, and distribution of information that is not freely available to everyone in an organization.
D)   ability of the leader or manager to confer rewards for positive behaviors or outcomes.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

According to the former CEO of Hanover Insurance, learning organizations require that everyone feels and supports a compelling purpose. What is the most difficult aspect of creating this learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Communicating an image of the future that draws people in and speaks to them
B)   Putting systems in place for training
C)   Find the resources for the necessary educational training
D)   Getting the shareholders to agree with the CEOE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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 ethicalframework 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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Texas Instruments teaches ethics to its employees. They include all levels of the organization in the exchange of knowledge and auditing of behaviors. This is a good example of a(n)  ________ ethics program.

Accepted Answer

A)   compliance-based
B)   integrity-based
C)   conformance-based
D)   behavioral-basedE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

A strong ethical orientation can have ________ on employee commitment and motivation to excel.

Accepted Answer

A)   mitigating results
B)   a positive effect
C)   a negative impact
D)   an expensive outcomeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following social skills do many executives find challenging to acquire?

Accepted Answer

A)   having empathy for subordinates
B)   being a good listener
C)   being a good motivator
D)   having a large network in placeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A key function of the leaders in a learning organization is to generate an organization-wide commitment to the status quo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compliance-based ethic programs typically are designed by

Accepted Answer

A)   management.
B)   employees.
C)   shareholders.
D)   corporate counsel.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Poor organizational design by leaders can result in all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   lack of understanding of responsibility and accountability among managers.
B)   inadequate or inappropriate budgeting and control systems.
C)   reward systems that do not motivate individuals toward desired organizational goals.
D)   teams, systems, and organizational processes that facilitate implementation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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) None of the above

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