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Which of the following traits are not associated with servant leadership?
A manager keeps information to oneself in benefit of self-interest.
Which of the following statements does not describe a low level of moral development?
A person takes responsibility and holds others accountable.
Claire has been described by her subordinates as being a servant leader. Which of the following traits would best describe Claier's approach to leadership?
Claire encourages the growth of others, while expecting nothing in return.
Which of the following statements is true of codes of ethics of an organization's values?
Codes of ethics state the values or behaviors expected and those that will not be tolerated.
Doug, as a new project manager, has been described by his subordinates as not being a servant leader. Which of the following items is an example of Doug not being a servant leader?
Doug tells his employees that he needs to know everything that is going on in the department, especially if someone is not buying in to the project goals.
Greenwashing occurs when a company tries to portray itself as more than it actually is.
environmentally minded
B Lab certification is mandatory for companies that wish to incorporate as benefit organizations.
false
Jessica is a recent graduate. She begins her first job at a publishing house as a trainee editor. Jessica's manager is a highly authoritative person who closely monitors her performance. Jessica believes that if she obeys her manager's instructions, she can avoid harmful personal consequences. In the context of ethics, Jessica is at the _____ of moral development.
pre conventional level
A popular clothing company decides to source cotton only from farmers who employ environment-friendly farming methods, avoiding the use of chemical pesticides. The company announces this decision through the press and social media. Which of the following is the most likely result of the clothing company's actions?
b. An increase in sales and customer numbers
In the context of ethics, which of the following is a characteristic of managers who are "givers"?
b. They encourage others to think for themselves.
A(n) is a for-profit organization that has a stated purpose that includes creating a material positive impact on society; is required to consider the impact of all decisions not only on shareholders but on employees, the community, and the environment; and voluntarily holds itself to high standards of accountability and transparency.
benefit corporation
A certain firm believes in providing its employees the best facilities. It decides to serve imported and expensive Colombian coffee and a variety of continental cuisines in its cafeteria. In this scenario, the firm's decisions and beliefs pertain to the domain of:
c. free choice.
As one of the top managers at DropLabs, Henry ensures that all his employees are given the right to speak freely with their managers and higher-ups to voice their concerns. He also ensures that employees are not monitored on days they are not at work. Henry believes that employees are most productive when they are allowed to choose the projects they want to work on, provided they have the skill set and the experience to perform the job. In the context of the various ethical decision-making approaches, Henry's beliefs and actions are consistent with those asserted by the:
c. moral-rights approach.
Which of the following statements does not describe a high level of moral development?
Individuals behave in such a way as to obtain money, power, or privileges.
Which of the following statements is true of B Lab certification for benefit corporations?
It helps companies avoid unintentional greenwashing.
Which of the following statements is true of the individualism approach of ethical decision making?
It is easily misinterpreted to support immediate self-gain.
Which of the following scenarios represents an ethical dilemma?
Source PX outsourcing production to a third world country where no rules against child labor exist
Which of the following statements is true of individuals at the postconventional level of ethical maturity?
They will disobey rules or laws that violate their internal set of values.
In the context of ethics, which of the following sets of parameters constitutes the triple bottom line that is used to measure an organization's sustainability performance?
a. People, planet, and profit
In the context of ethics, research has shown that people will work harder and more effectively under _____, in which leaders put others' interests and needs above their own.
a. servant leadership
A toll-free confidential ethics hotline allows employees to report questionable behavior, as well as seek guidance concerning ethical dilemmas.
true