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Briefly discuss the three principles that guide actions of ethical leaders.

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Character refers to a leader's core values and who he or she is.

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End values are concerned with the means or the actions a leader takes.

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Having a formal job title or status refers to one's reward power.

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A worthy goal, achieved in an unethical manner, is still ethical.

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It is not important for a leader to clearly establish the rules for distributing rewards.

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Northouse writes, "A leader needs to be aware and sensitive to how he or she uses power." Discuss how you could use each type of power in an unethical manner.

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Distinguish between the three kinds of leadership values, giving specific examples of each.

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Treating everyone in an equal manner, without special treatment, refers to a leader:


A) Serving others
B) Being a role model
C) Showing justice
D) Showing respect
E) None of the above

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Being honest is synonymous with being ethical.

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________ stated, "The ends justify the means."


A) Winston Churchill
B) Nelson Mandela
C) Mother Teresa
D) Niccolo Machiavelli
E) None of the above

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Which two of the five bases of power have you used in your life? Provide examples.

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A leader's actions include the means and methods he or she uses to achieve his or her goals.

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Which of the following refers to adherence to a balanced standard of justice without relevance to one's own feelings or indications?


A) Trustworthiness
B) Fairness
C) Responsibility
D) Power
E) Honesty

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The power base that relies on followers' identification and liking for the leader is known as _________ ________.


A) coercive power
B) reward power
C) legitimate power
D) expert power
E) referent power

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Being honest is not just about the leader telling the truth.

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Ethical leaders make it a top priority to treat all of their subordinates in an equal manner.

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The goals a leader selects:


A) Are not that important
B) Are a way to get people to do what you want
C) Are a reflection of the leader's ethics
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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Explain how acting ethically leads to developing an ethical character. Is this an intrapersonal or interpersonal process?

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Character enables a leader to maintain his or her core ethical values even in times of immense adversity.

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