Leadership Assessment Ethical Leadership and Integrity 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in an organization?

Accepted Answer

To provide a framework of values and standards guiding behavior and decisions

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To limit employee creativity

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To replace legal regulations entirely

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To assign blame when things go wrong

Question 2

An ethical leader is asked to approve a project that benefits the company financially but harms the local community. The best approach is to:

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Evaluate all stakeholder impacts and seek a solution that balances business and community needs

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Approve immediately because profit is the priority

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Deny the project without analysis

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Delegate the decision entirely to avoid responsibility

Question 3

Which leadership behavior most strongly erodes team trust over time?

Accepted Answer

Consistently saying one thing and doing another

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Admitting mistakes openly

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Sharing credit for team successes

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Asking for feedback regularly

Question 4

Which of the following best illustrates 'moral courage' in a leader?

Accepted Answer

Speaking up against unethical practices despite potential personal risk

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Avoiding difficult conversations to maintain harmony

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Following the majority opinion without question

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Delegating ethical decisions to avoid controversy

Question 5

How should an ethical leader handle a situation where company policy conflicts with what is morally right?

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Follow the policy while working through proper channels to change it if needed

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Always follow company policy without question

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Ignore both and act independently

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Resign immediately

Question 6

What role does accountability play in ethical leadership?

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It requires leaders to take responsibility for their actions and their consequences

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It shifts blame to others during failures

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It is only relevant during performance reviews

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It reduces a leader's authority over their team

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of distributive justice in leadership?

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Distributing rewards and opportunities fairly based on contributions and merit

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Giving the most vocal employee the biggest bonus

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Allocating resources based on personal relationships

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Providing identical outcomes to all employees regardless of performance