Ethical Leadership MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Which leadership style emphasizes ethical considerations and moral principles?

A) Autocratic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Transactional
D) Ethical

Answer: D) Ethical


In ethical leadership, what is the focus when making decisions?

A) Personal gain
B) Organizational goals
C) Ethical considerations
D) Short-term benefits

Answer: C) Ethical considerations


What role does transparency play in ethical leadership?

A) Concealing information
B) Open and honest communication
C) Manipulating facts
D) Authoritarian decision-making

Answer: B) Open and honest communication


Which leadership trait is crucial for building trust and credibility in ethical leadership?

A) Deception
B) Integrity
C) Secrecy
D) Ruthlessness

Answer: B) Integrity


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

Answer: D) Evaluate and make decisions aligned with ethical values


What is the role of fairness in ethical leadership?

A) Favoritism and bias
B) Consistent and just treatment
C) Unpredictable decision-making
D) Discrimination

Answer: B) Consistent and just treatment


Which ethical leadership behavior involves taking responsibility for one’s actions?

A) Blaming others
B) Avoiding accountability
C) Accountability
D) Denial

Answer: C) Accountability


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

Answer: C) Shapes a culture of ethics and integrity


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

Answer: C) Boosts morale through ethical practices


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

Answer: B) Address conflicts openly and transparently