CEA Ethical Leadership Development 3

Question 1

An ethical leader notices that a company policy inadvertently disadvantages a minority group. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the disparate impact and advocate for policy review

Answer

Ethical leaders are responsible for identifying and addressing unintended harms, even when a policy was not designed to discriminate.

Question 2

Which ethical framework focuses on a leader's duty to act according to universal principles regardless of outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Deontological ethics

Answer

Deontological ethics, associated with Kant, holds that actions must conform to duties and universal moral rules independent of their consequences.

Question 3

A leader in a cross-cultural team discovers that what is considered acceptable gift-giving in one culture is viewed as bribery in their home country. The ethical approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Apply the stricter standard and clearly communicate the reasoning

Answer

When cultural practices conflict with legal or ethical standards, leaders should apply the more rigorous standard and explain it respectfully.

Question 4

The concept of 'servant leadership' is best associated with which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing the growth and well-being of followers over the leader's own interests

Answer

Servant leadership, developed by Robert Greenleaf, emphasizes putting the needs of followers first as the primary ethical obligation of a leader.

Question 5

When developing an organizational ethics program, which element is considered foundational?

Accepted Answer

Creating a code of ethics aligned with core organizational values

Answer

A code of ethics that reflects core values provides the foundational framework from which all other ethics program elements derive.

(CEA) Certified Ethics Associate Practice Test

(CEA) Certified Ethics Associate Practice Test

CEA Ethical Leadership Development 3