LS-489 Test Questions

False

Derailed leaders reach organizational goals while abusing followers.

True

Diffusing or spreading out responsibility also lessens personal accountability for immoral behavior.

Consistency

Diverse followers, varying levels of relationships, and elements of the situation make ______ an ethical burden of leadership. A. consistency B. loyalty C. communication D. engaging

True

Employers are also gathering more and more information about employee behavior both on and off the job.

Narcissists

Extreme ______ have a "grandiose sense of self-importance," believe that they are special, like attention, constantly seek positive feedback, lack empathy, and feel entitled to their power and positions. A. colluders B. conformers C. psychopaths D. narcissists

False

Followers may unintentionally cast shadows because they lack the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience.

Insular

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton behaved in a/an ______ manner when he didn't intervene in the Rwandan genocide that took the lives of 800,000-1 million people in 1994. A. insular B. callous C. rigid D. corrupt

True

Hard power uses bonuses, raises, or threats to get people to go along.

True

Hiding suffering is one way to disregard the consequences of harmful actions and reduce the likelihood of self-recrimination.

Machiavellian

Highly ______ individuals are skilled at manipulating others for their own ends. A. autocratic B. tyrannical C. Machiavellian D. callous

True

Impression management can be compared to a performance on a stage.

True

Impression management can be used to reach immoral ends.

Prototypes

Impression management is integral to effective leadership because followers have images of ideal leaders called ______. A. prototypes B. stereotypes C. deification D. referent power

make reasonable efforts to prevent misdeeds on the part of their followers

Leaders act irresponsibly when they fail to: A. make reasonable efforts to prevent misdeeds on the part of their followers B. engage in destructive behavior C. ignore or deny ethical problems D. shoulder responsibility for the consequences of their directives

Privaleges

Leaders almost always enjoy greater ______ than followers do. A. power B. privileges C. benefits D. praise

Information

Leaders have more access to ______ than do others in an organization. A. stocks B. salary C. communication D. information

Moral Justification

Leaders use ______ to persuade themselves that their harmful behavior is actually moral and beneficial. A. advantageous comparison B. moral justification C. euphemistic labeling D. moral reasoning

True

Machiavellians are skilled at manipulating others.

True

Many of history's villains are traitors.

Emotional Intelligence

Moral imagination consists of all of the following EXCEPT: A. sensitivity to ethical dimensions of the situation B. perspective taking C. creation of novel solutions D. emotional intelligence

False

Moral justification involves comparing unethical or criminal acts with even worse activities, thus making them appear more tolerable.

False

Pessimists put their groups, organizations, and countries at risk because their dreams and visions are unrealistic and can't be implemented.

False

Powerful leaders are not prone to biased judgments.

Faulty Theories About Other People

"Organized beliefs about how 'we' differ from 'they'" is the definition of A. faulty theories about how the world operates B. faulty theories about ourselves C. faulty theories about other people D. faulty theories about relationships

True

A great deal of destructive leadership behavior is driven by self-centeredness, which manifests itself through pride and greed.

Faulty Theories About Ourselves

A leader submits a false expense report, thinking he deserves the extra money because of his importance to the company. Which type of faulty assumption is he demonstrating? A. faulty theories about ourselves B. faulty theories about other people C. faulty theories about how the world operates D. all of these

Stereotype

A(n) ______ refers to the belief (positive or negative) that we hold about a particular group of people. A. ethnocentric perspective B. stereotype C. confirmation D. prejudice

Evil

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is one example of a/an ______ leader. A. insular B. evil C. corrupt D. toxic

In-groups

According to LMX, the ______ have high levels of trust, mutual influence, and support that characterize their exchanges with the leader. A. out-groups B. in-groups C. role models D. mentors

Moral Imagination

According to many ethicists, ______ is key to ethical behavior and works hand in hand with moral reasoning in the decision-making process. A. moral reasoning B. moral imagination C. moral ethics D. moral intelligence

Bathsheba Syndrome

According to the ______, leaders often become victims of their own successes. A. Bathsheba Syndrome B. Self-fulfilling prophecy C. Galatea effect D. Golem effect

Knowledge

According to the text, ______ is a mixed blessing. A. leadership B. power C. knowledge D. privilege

they derail communication in the organization

All of the following are behaviors of unethical leaders EXCEPT: A. they fail to reveal conflicts of interest B. they withhold information that followers need C. they use information solely for personal benefit D. they derail communication in the organization

Ethical Expertise

All of the following are characteristics or behaviors of shadow casters EXCEPT: A. unhealthy motivations B. personality disorders C. moral disengagement D. ethical expertise

Both A and C

All of the following are examples of colluders EXCEPT: A. opportunists B. authoritarians C. acolytes D. Both A and C

Opportunists

All of the following are examples of conformers EXCEPT: A. opportunists B. lost souls C. bystanders D. authoritarians

Anxiety

All of the following are examples of internal enemies or monsters, EXCEPT: ______. A. fear B. anxiety C. functional atheism D. denying death

Compromisers

All of the following are examples of susceptible conformer subordinates EXCEPT: A. authoritarians B. bystanders C. compromisers D. lost souls

Obsession

All of the following were identified in the text as signs of selfishness EXCEPT: A. obsession B. greed C. narcissism D. Machiavellianism

False

Companies do not have the right to gather information in order to improve performance and eliminate waste and theft.

Small Groups

Conformity is a particular problem for ______. A. small businesses B. large organizations C. small groups D. cross-cultural settings

True

Conformity is a problem for many small groups.

Borderline Personality

The Dark Triad of leadership are all of the following personality disorders EXCEPT: A. narcissism B. Machiavellianism C. borderline personality D. psychopathy

Milgram

The experiment most aligned with the concept of obedience is the ______ experiment. A. Milgram B. classical conditioning C. Little Albert D. Golem effect

Power

The greater a leader's ______, the greater the potential for abuse. A. role B. power C. rank D. potential

Evil

The head of ISIS would be an example of a(n) ______ leader. A. evil B. abusive C. tyrannical D. rigid

True

Theories about how the world operates are assumptions that have to do with determining the consequences of choices, judging risks, and identifying causes.

Cynicism

There is a difference between healthy skepticism, which prevents followers from being exploited, and unhealthy ______, which undermines individual and group performance. A. abuse B. bias C. cynicism D. power

Bad News

To avoid contributing to a shadowy environment, followers must deliver ______ and accept responsibility for their actions. A. bad news B. reprimands C. punishment D. firings

False

To make the most of feedback and challenges, leaders need support.

True

Toxic leaders engage in destructive behaviors and display dysfunctional personal characteristics.

False

U.S. workers prefer leaders who rely on legitimate power.

Humility

Which virtue is made up of self-awareness, openness, and transcendence? A. Reverence B. Integrity C. Humility D. None of these

Dehumanization

With ______, it is easier to mistreat others if they are seen as less than fully human. A. dehumanization B. demoralization C. attribution of blame D. lost souls

Justification

With moral ______, leaders persuade themselves that their harmful behavior is actually moral and beneficial. A. imagination B. reasoning C. justification D. driving

Dehumanization

With the concept of ______, the idea is that it is easier to mistreat others if they are seen as less than fully human. A. attribution of blame B. moral justification C. moral reasoning D. dehumanization

Battleground Mentality

With which internal enemy or monster is competition associated? A. insecurity B. fear C. denying death D. battleground mentality

Light/Shadow

______ and ______ represent the power of leaders to either illuminate the lives of their followers or cast them in darkness. A. Sun/moon B. Bright/dark C. Rain/clouds D. Light/shadow

Acolytes

______ are colluders who are "true believers." A. Machiavellians B. Acolytes C. Moral reasoners D. Anarchists

Bystanders

______ are conformers who are generally passive and motivated by fear. A. Psychopaths B. Bystanders C. Colluders D. Anarchists

Lost Souls

______ are conformers who are needy and vulnerable. A. Lost souls B. Bystanders C. Acolytes D. Authoritarians

Stereotypes

______ are our beliefs about other groups of people. A. Stereotypes B. Ethnocentrism C. Moral reasoning D. Prejudice

Narcissists

______ are self-absorbed and overestimate their abilities. A. Pessimists B. Optimists C. Narcissists D. Conformers

Authoritarians

______ believe that leaders have a right to demand obedience, and it is their belief in the legitimacy of the leader that triggers their obedience. A. Autocrats B. Machiavellians C. Authoritarians D. Pessimists

Impression Management

______ can be compared to a performance on a stage. A. Scientific management B. Role management C. Impression management D. Equity management

Cognitive Decision-Making Competence

______ encompasses all the skills needed to make responsible ethical choices, including moral awareness, moral understanding, moral reasoning and dialogue, and the resolution of competing arguments and demands. A. Cognitive decision-making competence B. Moral reasoning competence C. Ethical competence D. Emotional competence

Conformers

______ engage in destructive behavior while obeying their leaders. A. Pessimists B. Optimists C. Narcissists D. Conformers

Ethical

______ impression managers meet group wants and needs, not just the needs of the leaders. A. Idea B. Prototyped C. Ethical D. Loyal

Greed

______ is a characteristic of someone who is driven to earn more and accumulate additional perks. A. Anger B. Doubt C. Greed D. Deceit

Greed

______ is a hallmark of self-oriented leaders. A. Fear B. Apathy C. Greed D. Manipulation

Referent

______ is another name for role model power. A. Referent B. Legitimate C. Expert D. Authority

Deification

______ is creating a master-servant relationship in which bosses can do whatever they want because they feel superior. A. Deification B. Cruelty C. Abuse D. Coercion

Deciet

______ is lying and giving false or misleading information. A. Abuse B. Deceit C. Cruelty D. Coercion

Coercion

______ is making inappropriate or excessive threats for not complying with the leader's directives. A. Abuse B. Belittling C. Cruelty D. Coercion

Ethnocentrism

______ is the tendency to think that we are better than "they" are, that our way of doing things is superior to "theirs." A. Stereotype B. Ethnocentrism C. Moral reasoning D. Prejudice

Moral Imagination

______ is/are our sensitivity to moral issues and options. A. Moral ideals B. Moral imagination C. Moral insight D. Moral beliefs

Derailed

______ leaders act against the interests of both subordinates and the organization Laissez-faire leaders: engage in passive. A. Supportive B. Derailed C. Disloyal D. Tyrannical

Derailed

______ leaders act against the interests of both subordinates and the organization. A. Supportive/Disloyal B. Derailed C. Callous D. Tyrannical

Corrupt

______ leaders and at least some of their followers lie, cheat, and steal. A. Callous B. Corrupt C. Toxic D. Rigid

Rigid

______ leaders are unable to accept new ideas. A. Callous B. Rigid C. Abusive D. Incompetent

Callous

______ leaders are uncaring or unkind, ignoring or downplaying the needs, wants, and wishes of followers. A. Callous B. Rigid C. Abusive D. Tyrannical

Supportive/Disloyal

______ leaders care for the welfare of subordinates at the expense of organizational goals. A. Supportive/disloyal B. Tyrannical C. Callous D. Derailed

Insular

______ leaders draw a clear boundary between the welfare of his or her immediate group or organization and outsiders. A. Corrupt B. Incompetent C. Rigid D. Insular

Toxic

______ leaders engage in destructive behaviors and display dysfunctional personal characteristics. A. Abusive B. Callous C. Rigid D. Toxic

Laissez-faire

______ leaders engage in passive and indirect negative behavior. A. Callous B. Laissez-faire C. Tyrannical D. Abusive

Intemperate

______ leaders lack self-control and are enabled by followers who don't want to intervene or can't. A. Callous B. Intemperate C. Incompetent D. Toxic

Intemperate

______ leaders lack self-control. A. Intemperate B. Callous C. Incompetent D. Rigid

Incompetent

______ leaders lack the motivation or the ability to sustain effective action. A. Callous B. Rigid C. Abusive D. Incompetent

Rigid

______ leaders may be competent, but they are unyielding, unable to accept new ideas, new information, or changing conditions. A. Callous B. Rigid C. Abusive D. Tyrannical

Incompetent

______ leaders may lack emotional or academic intelligence, for example, or be careless, distracted, or sloppy. A. Callous B. Rigid C. Toxic D. Incompetent

Corrupt

______ leaders put self-interest ahead of the public interest. A. Corrupt B. Abusive C. Incompetent D. Rigid

Tyrannical

______ leaders reach organizational goals while abusing followers. A. Callous B. Laissez-faire C. Tyrannical D. Abusive

Hard/Soft

______ power uses inducements (bonuses, raises) and threats (arrests, firings) to get people to go along, while ______ power is based on attracting others rather than forcing them or inducing them to comply. A. Derailed/referent B. Hard/soft C. Mismanaged/inconsistent D. Loyal/disloyal

LMX

______ theory is based on the notion that a leader develops a closer relationship with one group of followers than with others. A. Scientific management B. LMX C. Equity D. Equality

Stereotypes

______, are our beliefs about other groups of people, are closely related to ethnocentrism. A. Prejudice B. Stereotypes C. Viewpoints D. Beliefs

Bystanders

______, perhaps the largest group of susceptible followers, are generally passive and motivated by fear. A. Authoritarians B. Bystanders C. Lost souls D. Colluders

Colluders

_________ actively support or contribute to their leaders' destructive missions. A. Colluders B. Conformers C. Psychopaths D. Narcissists

Psychopaths

___________ have a total lack of conscience. A. Colluders B. Conformers C. Psychopaths D. Narcissists

Ethical Efficacy

______________ is the conviction that we have motivation and skills to make an ethical choice and follow through on it. A. Ethical efficacy B. Ethical fallacy C. Ethical perspective D. Ethical reasoning

Group Pressure

he following are all examples of functional atheism EXCEPT: A. high stress B. broken relationships C. group pressure D. mindless activity