C206 MGMT 6000
Ethical Leadership
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which ethical theory emphasizes the role of
character and virtue in moral philosophy?
a) Utilitarianism
b) Deontology
c) Virtue Ethics
d) Ethical Egoism
Correct Answer: c) Virtue Ethics
Rationale: Virtue ethics focuses on the inherent character of a
person rather than on specific actions.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The principle of ________ requires healthcare
leaders to act in ways that benefit the welfare of patients and the
community.
Correct Answer: Beneficence
Rationale: Beneficence is a principle that compels healthcare
providers to act for the benefit of others.
3. True/False: In ethical leadership, the ends always justify the
means.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Ethical leadership considers both the means and the
ends, and does not justify unethical means by a worthy end.
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, 4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized as key components of ethical leadership?
a) Honesty
b) Transparency
c) Profit maximization
d) Fairness
e) Personal gain
Correct Answers: a) Honesty, b) Transparency, d) Fairness
Rationale: Ethical leadership is characterized by honesty,
transparency, and fairness, not by profit maximization or personal
gain.
5. Multiple Choice: The concept of 'Primum non nocere' is
foundational to which aspect of healthcare management?
a) Financial decision-making
b) Patient safety
c) Marketing strategies
d) Human resource management
Correct Answer: b) Patient safety
Rationale: 'Primum non nocere' means 'first, do no harm,' which
is a fundamental principle in patient safety.
©WGU 2024/2025
Ethical Leadership
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
©WGU 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which ethical theory emphasizes the role of
character and virtue in moral philosophy?
a) Utilitarianism
b) Deontology
c) Virtue Ethics
d) Ethical Egoism
Correct Answer: c) Virtue Ethics
Rationale: Virtue ethics focuses on the inherent character of a
person rather than on specific actions.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The principle of ________ requires healthcare
leaders to act in ways that benefit the welfare of patients and the
community.
Correct Answer: Beneficence
Rationale: Beneficence is a principle that compels healthcare
providers to act for the benefit of others.
3. True/False: In ethical leadership, the ends always justify the
means.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Ethical leadership considers both the means and the
ends, and does not justify unethical means by a worthy end.
©WGU 2024/2025
, 4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized as key components of ethical leadership?
a) Honesty
b) Transparency
c) Profit maximization
d) Fairness
e) Personal gain
Correct Answers: a) Honesty, b) Transparency, d) Fairness
Rationale: Ethical leadership is characterized by honesty,
transparency, and fairness, not by profit maximization or personal
gain.
5. Multiple Choice: The concept of 'Primum non nocere' is
foundational to which aspect of healthcare management?
a) Financial decision-making
b) Patient safety
c) Marketing strategies
d) Human resource management
Correct Answer: b) Patient safety
Rationale: 'Primum non nocere' means 'first, do no harm,' which
is a fundamental principle in patient safety.
©WGU 2024/2025
