RSM Leadership and Ethics

Question 1

RSM's leadership development philosophy emphasizes which core concept as central to effective leadership?

Accepted Answer

Responsible leadership that creates value for society

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Authoritative command structures

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Maximizing shareholder returns above all else

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Hierarchical decision-making processes

Question 2

Which ethical framework is most closely associated with evaluating the consequences of business decisions by weighing overall societal benefit?

Accepted Answer

Utilitarian ethics

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Deontological ethics

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Virtue ethics

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Social contract theory

Question 3

In leadership theory, what distinguishes transformational leadership from transactional leadership?

Accepted Answer

Transformational leaders inspire change through vision; transactional leaders rely on reward-and-penalty systems

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Transactional leaders focus on long-term vision; transformational leaders use rewards

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Both approaches are identical in practice

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Transformational leadership applies only to nonprofit organizations

Question 4

RSM's MBA program incorporates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) primarily to encourage students to do what?

Accepted Answer

Align business strategy with broader social and environmental responsibilities

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Memorize all 17 goals for examinations

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Focus exclusively on climate-related goals

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Replace financial targets with SDG metrics

Question 5

What is 'stakeholder theory' in the context of business ethics?

Accepted Answer

The view that businesses must consider the interests of all parties affected by their actions

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The idea that a firm's only obligation is to its shareholders

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A legal framework governing corporate governance in the Netherlands

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A financial model for calculating investment returns

Question 6

Which concept describes a leader's ability to understand and manage their own emotions as well as the emotions of others?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence (EQ)

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Cognitive intelligence (IQ)

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Strategic agility

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Analytical reasoning

Question 7

Corporate governance at RSM-studied firms typically requires that boards include independent directors primarily to ensure what?

Accepted Answer

Oversight that protects the interests of all stakeholders, not just management

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Lower operational costs

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Faster decision-making

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Compliance with marketing regulations