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17. Why did the US Sentencing Commission begin to focus on the ethical culture of the

organization in 2004?

a) Researchers had just recently introduced the idea of an “ethical culture” in 2002.

b) More and more consultants were discussing “ethical culture” in their programs.

c) Prior to the change, organizations used formal programs as “window dressing”.

d) None of the above

Ans: c

18. Weak organizational cultures are:

a) desirable if an organization has many subcultures.

b) desirable if an organization wants diversity of thought and action.

c) desirable if an organization wants behavioral consistency.

d) undesirable in all situations.

Ans: b

19. The “moral person” component of ethical leadership:

a) Tells employees how the leader expects them to behave.

b) Tells employees how the leader is likely to behave.

c) Shows that ethics and values are an important part of the leader’s message.

d) Demonstrates a reputation for ethical leadership among employees.

Ans: b

20. According to the Executive Ethical Leadership Reputation Matrix, ___________ is an

executive characterized as a weak “moral person” and a strong “moral manager.”

a) Unethical leader

b) Ethical leader

c) Ethically neutral leader

d) Hypocritical leader

Ans: d