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LDR 302S ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
Which of the following BEST describes the tendency of
people's minds to seek out information that supports the
views they already hold?
Confirmation Bias
cognitive bias
error in thinking that involves processing threatening information
or interpreting ambiguous information negatively
conformity bias
tendency to behave like those around them rather than using their
own personal judgement
Moral Myopia
The inability to see ethical issues clearly
what happens when we don't recognize the moral implications of
a problem or we have a distorted moral vision/moral blindness
moral muteness
occurs when people witness unethical behavior and choose not to
say anything; can also occur when people communicate in ways
that obscure their moral beliefs and commitments
Moral Pluralism
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the idea that there can be conflicting moral views that are each
worthy of respect; sometimes difficult to chose between
competing values
ethical fading
occurs when the ethical aspects of a decision disappear from
view; focus heavily on some other aspect of a decision such as
profitability or winning
Which of the following BEST describes "Ethical Fading"?
Occurs when the ethical aspects of a decision disappear from
view
Which of the following BEST describes the inability to see
ethical issues clearly?
Moral Myopia
ethical leadership part I
Five phases of DEOCS
Prepare - 4 steps - planning (establishing current foundation of
climate assessment; plan development; CC/Director Inbrief;
notifications
Conduct
Interpret
Develop
Execute
Ethical Leadership part 1 (video)
1. act ethically as an inspiration to others; personal examples set
by leaders 2. they communicate and manage their organizations
culture to promote ethical actions by subordinates
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most adults don't have an adequate moral compass look outside
themselves for guidance. Leaders are particularly vulnerable;
instant entitlement bias
Ethical Leadership part II (video)
effective leaders lead by example; respect for other people;
establish ethical norms high expectations; communicate to others
those ethical norms. Leaders establish What does our
organization stand for? Code of ethics; must implement
employment practices; leaders can use psychological knowledge;
don't overwork employees or acute time pressure; dirty or unlit
place more unethical frequently reminded to live up to values
To overcome perceptions, what should a commander use to
validate the DEOCS survey report findings?
Use additional assessment methods
What are some considerations that need to be addressed
when executing a Climate Survey?
Maximum participation creates the best results.
During what phase of the DEOCS process is the action plan
developed?
Develop
Directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be
attained, not how they are to achieve them, are referred to as:
Mission Orders
Authority, responsibility, decision-making, and leadership
make up which of the following?
Elements of Command
LDR 302S ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
Which of the following BEST describes the tendency of
people's minds to seek out information that supports the
views they already hold?
Confirmation Bias
cognitive bias
error in thinking that involves processing threatening information
or interpreting ambiguous information negatively
conformity bias
tendency to behave like those around them rather than using their
own personal judgement
Moral Myopia
The inability to see ethical issues clearly
what happens when we don't recognize the moral implications of
a problem or we have a distorted moral vision/moral blindness
moral muteness
occurs when people witness unethical behavior and choose not to
say anything; can also occur when people communicate in ways
that obscure their moral beliefs and commitments
Moral Pluralism
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the idea that there can be conflicting moral views that are each
worthy of respect; sometimes difficult to chose between
competing values
ethical fading
occurs when the ethical aspects of a decision disappear from
view; focus heavily on some other aspect of a decision such as
profitability or winning
Which of the following BEST describes "Ethical Fading"?
Occurs when the ethical aspects of a decision disappear from
view
Which of the following BEST describes the inability to see
ethical issues clearly?
Moral Myopia
ethical leadership part I
Five phases of DEOCS
Prepare - 4 steps - planning (establishing current foundation of
climate assessment; plan development; CC/Director Inbrief;
notifications
Conduct
Interpret
Develop
Execute
Ethical Leadership part 1 (video)
1. act ethically as an inspiration to others; personal examples set
by leaders 2. they communicate and manage their organizations
culture to promote ethical actions by subordinates
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most adults don't have an adequate moral compass look outside
themselves for guidance. Leaders are particularly vulnerable;
instant entitlement bias
Ethical Leadership part II (video)
effective leaders lead by example; respect for other people;
establish ethical norms high expectations; communicate to others
those ethical norms. Leaders establish What does our
organization stand for? Code of ethics; must implement
employment practices; leaders can use psychological knowledge;
don't overwork employees or acute time pressure; dirty or unlit
place more unethical frequently reminded to live up to values
To overcome perceptions, what should a commander use to
validate the DEOCS survey report findings?
Use additional assessment methods
What are some considerations that need to be addressed
when executing a Climate Survey?
Maximum participation creates the best results.
During what phase of the DEOCS process is the action plan
developed?
Develop
Directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be
attained, not how they are to achieve them, are referred to as:
Mission Orders
Authority, responsibility, decision-making, and leadership
make up which of the following?
Elements of Command
