Leadership and Ethics Exercise – Individual Complete the questions below[1]. In the first column, indicate whether you agree or disagree with it. In the second column, indicate
Leadership and Ethics Exercise – Individual
Complete the questions below[1]. In the first column, indicate whether you agree or disagree with it. In the second column, indicate whether you think your groupmates would agree or disagree with each item. Think carefully about each item before providing an answer.
Name_________________________________
Ethics-Related
Question
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Me (Agree
/ Disagree)
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My Groupmates
(Agree / Disagree)
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1. Overall, it is better to be humble and
honest than to be successful and dishonest. |
Agree |
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2. If you trust someone completely, you are
asking for trouble |
Disagree |
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3. A leader should take action only when it
is morally right. |
Agree |
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4. A good way to handle people is to tell
them what they like to hear. |
Disagree |
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5. There is no excuse for telling a white
lie to someone. |
Agree |
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6. It makes sense to flatter important
people. |
Disagree |
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7. Most people who get ahead as leaders have
led very moral lives. |
Disagree |
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8. It is better not to tell people the real reason
you did something unless it benefits you to do so. |
Agree |
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9. The majority of people are brave, good,
and kind. |
Disagree |
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10. It is hard to get to the top without
sometimes cutting corners. |
Disagree |
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Reflection
[1] Adapted from Richard Daft's The Leadership Experience
