Ethical Leadership Chapter 1

Question 1

If a leader owns a problem, ensures it is fixed, and takes steps to prevent it from reoccuring, s/he is demonstrating

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responsibility.

Question 2

Angela has achieved business success, and many other people look up to and imitate her. This makes her a(n)

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role model.

Question 3

Which of the following is a true statement about leadership:

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Anyone can be a leader

Question 4

A willingness to learn, to change, and to take occasional risks all refer to a leader with

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flexibility.

Question 5

Frank has a good understanding of his own emotions. What component of emotional intelligence does Frank demonstrate?

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Self-awareness

Question 6

Aly comes up with ideas, approaches, and solutions for her group. What leadership characteristic does she demonstrate

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Creativity

Question 7

A simple definition of a leader is someone who

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has the ability to guide or direct the actions of others.

Question 8

Leadership is important when things are going well for a business because

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leaders determine the next step for the organization.

Question 9

A leader with emotional intelligence is good at managing

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feelings.

Question 10

How much people believe what you say and are willing to follow you depends on your

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credibility.

Question 11

Leadership is especially important at the beginning of a business because

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startup failure rates are high.

Question 12

Human capital refers to

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the sum of our knowledge, skills, health, and values.

Question 13

If a leader wants people to believe what s/he says and follow him/her, s/he must demonstrate

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competence.

Question 14

Leaders who believe in justice, want to do the right thing and are aware of the rights of other people have

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integrity.

Question 15

Cameron demonstrates empathy toward others, he strives to relate to them. What component of emotional intell

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Social awareness

Question 16

Stacie doesn’t give in to her impulses of anxiety or anger; she controls her emotions effectively. What component of

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Self-management

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of a self-confident leader:

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S/He is decisive, even in uncertain circumstances.

Question 18

A leader should be an expert at his/her job. This demonstrates the leadership characteristic of

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business knowledge.

Question 19

Which of the following leadership characteristics would be too difficult to fake:

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Passion for work and people

Question 20

Communicating effectively, being a team player, and being a good negotiator are ways to demonstrate which

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Social management

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