MEETING THE ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP PART II QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY
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Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What term is defined as positive leadership traits or qualities? - Answers Virtues
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What is the most important Confucian virtue? - Answers Benevolence-treating others with respect and
promoting their development.
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
In addition to benevolence, what are the 4 other Confucian virtures? - Answers 1. kindness
2. trust
3. honesty
4. tolerance
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Which Greek philosopher argued that ethical decision are the product of individual character? - Answers
Aristotle
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Aristotle distinguished between ___ virtues (prudence and wisdom that provides us with insight) and
___ virtues (courage, generosity, justice, wisdom). - Answers 1. intellectual
2. moral
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
,First, they are not easily developed or discarded but ___. - Answers persist over time
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
Second, virtues shape the way leaders ___ and ___. - Answers 1. see
2. behave
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
Third, once developed, virtues are less ___ by the situation. - Answers influenced
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
Fourth, virtues help leaders ___. - Answers live better lives
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What type of psychology is based on the premise that it is better to identify and promote the strengths
of individuals instead of repairing their weaknesses (which is the approach of traditional psychologists). -
Answers Positive psychology
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What are the 6 broad categorizes of character strengths identified by Positive psychologists? - Answers
1. Wisdom and knowledge
,2. Courage
3. Humanity
4. Justice
5. Temperance
6. Transcendence
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
___ is overcoming fear in order to do the right thing. - Answers Courage
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Which former president was diagnosed with an inoperable throat tumor, but continued to write his
memoirs? What was the name of the memoirs? - Answers 1. Ulysses S. Grant
2. Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
___ are organizational members who take their concerns about fraud, bid rigging, sexual harassment,
racial discrimination, unsafe construction, substandard working conditions, and other abuses to the
public and government officials in hopes of correcting the problem? - Answers Whistleblowers
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
1. ___-false accusations, rumors, name-calling - Answers Labeling
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
, 2. ___-ostracizing an individual through symbolic or literal means - Answers Isolation
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
3. ___=intensified scrutiny designed to gain evidence against the whistleblower - Answers Surveillance
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
4. ___-intimidation, physical violence, threats - Answers Fear tactics
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What 6 loyalties and obligations do whistleblowers have to balance before deciding to go public with
their concerns? - Answers 1. Loyalty to the organization
2. Obligation to their coworkers
3. Obligation to their professions
4. Possible consequences to the general public
5. Loyalty to their families
6. Obligation to themselves
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What are the 2 components of justice? - Answers 1. Judging others fairly and treating them accordingly
2. A sense of obligation to others and to the common good
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
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Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What term is defined as positive leadership traits or qualities? - Answers Virtues
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What is the most important Confucian virtue? - Answers Benevolence-treating others with respect and
promoting their development.
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
In addition to benevolence, what are the 4 other Confucian virtures? - Answers 1. kindness
2. trust
3. honesty
4. tolerance
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Which Greek philosopher argued that ethical decision are the product of individual character? - Answers
Aristotle
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Aristotle distinguished between ___ virtues (prudence and wisdom that provides us with insight) and
___ virtues (courage, generosity, justice, wisdom). - Answers 1. intellectual
2. moral
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
,First, they are not easily developed or discarded but ___. - Answers persist over time
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
Second, virtues shape the way leaders ___ and ___. - Answers 1. see
2. behave
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
Third, once developed, virtues are less ___ by the situation. - Answers influenced
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
From a philosophical perspective, virtues have 4 important features.
Fourth, virtues help leaders ___. - Answers live better lives
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What type of psychology is based on the premise that it is better to identify and promote the strengths
of individuals instead of repairing their weaknesses (which is the approach of traditional psychologists). -
Answers Positive psychology
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What are the 6 broad categorizes of character strengths identified by Positive psychologists? - Answers
1. Wisdom and knowledge
,2. Courage
3. Humanity
4. Justice
5. Temperance
6. Transcendence
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
___ is overcoming fear in order to do the right thing. - Answers Courage
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Which former president was diagnosed with an inoperable throat tumor, but continued to write his
memoirs? What was the name of the memoirs? - Answers 1. Ulysses S. Grant
2. Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
___ are organizational members who take their concerns about fraud, bid rigging, sexual harassment,
racial discrimination, unsafe construction, substandard working conditions, and other abuses to the
public and government officials in hopes of correcting the problem? - Answers Whistleblowers
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
1. ___-false accusations, rumors, name-calling - Answers Labeling
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
, 2. ___-ostracizing an individual through symbolic or literal means - Answers Isolation
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
3. ___=intensified scrutiny designed to gain evidence against the whistleblower - Answers Surveillance
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
Retaliation typically takes four forms:
4. ___-intimidation, physical violence, threats - Answers Fear tactics
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What 6 loyalties and obligations do whistleblowers have to balance before deciding to go public with
their concerns? - Answers 1. Loyalty to the organization
2. Obligation to their coworkers
3. Obligation to their professions
4. Possible consequences to the general public
5. Loyalty to their families
6. Obligation to themselves
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
What are the 2 components of justice? - Answers 1. Judging others fairly and treating them accordingly
2. A sense of obligation to others and to the common good
Chapter 3 The Leader's Character
