RSM Leadership and Ethics 2

Question 1

RSM's EMBA and MBA programs emphasize 'cross-cultural leadership.' Why is this particularly important for RSM graduates?

Accepted Answer

RSM's diverse student body and global alumni network means graduates regularly lead multicultural teams

Answer

RSM draws students from over 50 countries, and its global business focus means graduates must lead teams spanning multiple cultures and value systems.

Question 2

In ethical decision-making, 'whistleblowing' refers to what action?

Accepted Answer

An employee reporting unethical or illegal activities within their organization

Answer

Whistleblowing occurs when an insider discloses wrongdoing, often at personal risk, to expose ethical or legal violations within an organization.

Question 3

Which leadership style is characterized by giving team members significant autonomy and minimal supervision?

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership

Answer

Laissez-faire leadership delegates decision-making to employees with little intervention, trusting them to self-manage effectively.

Question 4

The concept of 'triple bottom line' in business ethics refers to measuring company performance in which three areas?

Accepted Answer

People, planet, and profit

Answer

The triple bottom line framework, coined by John Elkington, evaluates social, environmental, and financial performance — people, planet, and profit.

Question 5

In Hofstede's cultural dimensions, 'power distance' measures what aspect of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which less powerful members accept and expect unequal power distribution

Answer

High power distance cultures accept hierarchical differences without question, while low power distance cultures expect more equitable power sharing.

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RSM Leadership and Ethics 2