Ethical Leadership MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 29, 2025

1. : Which leadership style emphasizes ethical considerations and moral principles?
(A) Autocratic
(B) Laissez-faire
(C) Transactional
(D) Ethical

2. : In ethical leadership, what is the focus when making decisions?
(A) Personal gain
(B) Organizational goals
(C) Ethical considerations
(D) Short-term benefits

3. : What role does transparency play in ethical leadership?
(A) Concealing information
(B) Open and honest communication
(C) Manipulating facts
(D) Authoritarian decision-making

4. : Which leadership trait is crucial for building trust and credibility in ethical leadership?
(A) Deception
(B) Integrity
(C) Secrecy
(D) Ruthlessness

5. : In ethical leadership, how does a leader handle ethical dilemmas?
(A) Ignore them
(B) Seek guidance from superiors
(C) Make decisions based on personal interests
(D) Evaluate and make decisions aligned with ethical values

6. : What is the role of fairness in ethical leadership?
(A) Favoritism and bias
(B) Consistent and just treatment
(C) Unpredictable decision-making
(D) Discrimination

7. : Which ethical leadership behavior involves taking responsibility for one’s actions?
(A) Blaming others
(B) Avoiding accountability
(C) Accountability
(D) Denial

8. : How does ethical leadership contribute to organizational culture?
(A) Encourages unethical behavior
(B) Promotes a toxic work environment
(C) Shapes a culture of ethics and integrity
(D) Ignores organizational values

9. : What is the significance of ethical leadership in employee morale?
(A) Lowers morale
(B) Has no impact on morale
(C) Boosts morale through ethical practices
(D) Promotes unethical behavior affecting morale

10. : In ethical leadership, what is the approach to conflicts of interest?
(A) Exploit conflicts for personal gain
(B) Address conflicts openly and transparently
(C) Ignore conflicts
(D) Encourage conflicts for competitiveness