Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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ISBN: 9781305969308
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 3, Problem 6EE
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The statement about the managers above you: "Management above me took action on recommendations made from people at my level."
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In this situation, there is a need to explain whether I agree or disagree with the statement about my managers that management above me took action on recommendations made from people at my level.
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Following is the Leadership Ethics Quiz. Circle the numbers to indicate how well each statement describes your current attitudes and behavior, or how you would behave if placed in the situation suggested by the statement. Response choices: 1=disagree strongly (DS); 2=disagree (D); 3=agree (A); 4=agree strongly (AS).
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A small bribe to make a sale is entirely reasonable.
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As the manager, I would have no problem in taking credit for an innovative idea of a subordinate.
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If I were fired, I would be willing to get revenge on my employer by taking away trade secrets.
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I would avoid hiring someone into the work group who might become a competitor for my position.
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I deliberately give lower performance evaluations to subordinates who I dislike personally.
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I typically play favorites within the group or team.
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Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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