RST 255 Quiz 3

Social Learning

According to ___________________ theory, followers emulate the ethics of their leaders.

Challenge of responsibility

Admitting our duties to followers is key to meeting which ethical leadership challenge?

Fairness/reciprocity

Alex knows that he should have a gift for his Chinese business partner who will have a gift for him. Alex and his business partner are demonstrating which foundational moral value?

Public speaking

All of the following are associated with servant leadership EXCEPT:

Commitment to free trade

All of the following are characteristic of cosmopolitans EXCEPT:

Feeling pity for the less fortunate

All of the following are elements of worldliness EXCEPT

It is only practiced in the United States

All of the following are true statements about servant leadership EXCEPT:

Commitment to the accumulation of personal power

All of the following were identified as characteristics of servant leaders EXCEPT:

Confucianism Altruism Servant Leadership

Benevolent paternalistic leadership has much in common with

Transformational leadership causes change for individuals and if done correctly changes followers into leaders. Whereas, servant leadership serves others needs first, but can still lead to positive change in the company.

Compare and contrast transformational leadership and servant leadership theories.

Collectivism

Diago is scheduled to get an award for his performance at work but is nervous that this honor will separate him from the rest of his group. Diago apparently puts a high value on

Reliability principle

Employees at the ABC Corporation honor promises to suppliers, even if they don't have a written contract. This reflects which principle of the Global Business Standards Codex?

Passive-avoidant

Helene sits in her office and rarely interacts with her staff or provides direction. She is demonstrating which leadership dimension?

By exposing people to more cultures, and highlighting rituals or practices that can benefit other societies.

How can you fight ethnocentrism?

High power distance

In _____________ cultures, leaders are honored as a special class of people.

balanced processing

In authentic leadership, _______________ describes the process of remaining objective when receiving information.

Cosmopolitan

Jane always felt she had a larger world-view than her peers. She was always concerned about the needs of developing nations and she held deep empathy for people in need of global justice. Jane could be described as:

Future orientation

Members of _______________ cultures are more likely to put money away in long-term savings plans.

Purity/sanctity

Modest dress is emphasized in many Middle Eastern cultures. This reflects which foundational moral value?

Servant leadership

People knew Ricardo cared deeply for them. He was known for putting other's needs above his own, even if it came at a cost. Ricardo's leadership style might best be described as:

A term to describe acceptance of inequality between social classes

Power distance is described as:

ethical relativism

Practicing _____________________ means going along with local ethical rules and customs.

Acknowledge and try to correct ethical problems Admit their duties to followers Hold themselves to the same standards as their followers

Responsible leaders:

Transformational leader

Stefanie had a way of empowering her staff. If a problem arose, Stefanie dealt with the issue head-on while also inspiring those around her. Stephanie is an example of a:

True

T OR F Followers can become too dependent on their transformational leaders.

True

T or F According to the Caux principles, nonprofits (NGOs) have to be MOST concerned about integrity.

True

T or F Constructive leadership behavior is much more common than destructive leadership behavior.

False

T or F Copyright laws are more common in collectivist societies than in individualistic societies.

True

T or F Impulsive, selfish people are often identified as leaders by others.

True

T or F Organizations in collectivist societies are more likely to hire based on family connections and friendships.

False

T or F Servant leaders rely on positional power when making decisions.

True

T or F Servant leadership is accepted by members of many different cultures.

True

T or F The least effective leaders are passive-avoidant.

True

T or F The self-reflexive person can step back from her/his culture to offer constructive criticism

False

T or F Transformational leaders avoid transactional leadership tactics.

False

T or F Treating some followers better than others is a failure to meet the challenge of information management.

Transparency principle

The ABC Corporation routinely releases information about its operations in all of its host countries. The company is fulfilling which principle of the Global Business Standards Codex?

Contingent reward and management by exception

Transactional leaders rely on which two factors?

Possible corruption

What is a negative outcome of leaders having too much power?

If a few major corporations take over everything, then we will lose the competition, and the few corporations will have a monopoly on the market.

What is the greatest ethical danger posed by globalization? Defend your choice.

Integrity

What was the fundamental principle laid out by the Caux Principles for NGOs (nongovernmental organizations)?

Toxic leaders can exist in every field of business and leadership Toxic leaders have dysfunctional characteristics that can greatly affect employees and organizations Toxic leaders behave in destructive behaviors

Which is a TRUE statement about toxic leadership?

Freedom of movement Freedom of religion Freedom to own property

Which is a universal human right according to the UN Declaration of Human Rights?

Considerate behavior Care for employees outside of the workplace Make decisions for followers

Which of the following is true of benevolent paternalistic leadership?

Global Business Standards Codex

Which set of global standards is based on corporate codes of conduct?

Social learning theory

Which theory helps explain why and how organizational leaders exert so much influence over the ethical behavior of followers?

Intemperate

Which type of bad leader is unable to control his/her desires?

Insular

Which type of bad leader only cares about her/his immediate followers?

Supportive-disloyal behavior

Which type of destructive leadership behavior benefits subordinates at the expense of the organization?

Narcissistic

Which type of selfish leader loves being the center of attention?

Humility

Which virtue acknowledges the shortcomings of our own culture?

Good leaders must be both ethical and effective so they are able to consider their employees' needs while still leading the company and being productive.

Why must good leaders be both ethical and effective?

Moral Free Space

____________ refers to a cultural community's freedom or latitude to create its own rules.

Ethnocentrism

_____________ is viewing the world from our group's cultural point of view.

Constructive

_______________ leadership behavior serves both the organization and followers.

Cosmopolitans

________________ consider themselves to be citizens of the world

UN Declaration of Human Rights

__________________ believes every human has inherent dignity and has human rights.

Machiavellian

___________________ leaders are particularly skilled at manipulating others for their own gain.

Ethnocentrism

______________________ is viewing the world from our cultural group's point of view, which makes our customs and values the standard by which the rest of the world is judged.