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1. What does ethics primarily involve in leadership? - A) Financial decision-making - B) Standards of behavior integral to decision-making - C) Ignoring societal norms - D) Delegating tasks without accountability Correct Answer: B 2. What is the key difference between ethics and morals? - A) Ethic...

1. What does ethics primarily involve in leadership? - A) Financial decision-making - B) Standards of behavior integral to decision-making - C) Ignoring societal norms - D) Delegating tasks without accountability Correct Answer: B 2. What is the key difference between ethics and morals? - A) Ethics are internal, while morals are external - B) Ethics relate to individual principles, while morals relate to professional codes - C) Ethics are externally provided rules, while morals are individual principles - D) There is no difference; they are interchangeable Correct Answer: C 3. What does ethical leadership require a project manager to do? - A) Focus solely on project outcomes - B) Align actions with the strictest ethical standards, either of the employer or PMI - C) Take shortcuts for efficiency - D) Avoid interaction with team members Correct Answer: B 4. According to the concept of ethical leadership, what role does a leader's influence play? - A) Influencing others without considering ethics - B) Motivating and enabling others through ethical behavior - C) Maintaining power regardless of ethics - D) Focusing on personal gains Correct Answer: B 5. What is an example of ethical behavior in leadership? - A) Making decisions solely based on profit - B) Suppressing information to maintain control - C) Balancing stakeholder interests in a fair manner - D) Delegating all responsibilities to subordinates Correct Answer: C 6. Which ethical principle emphasizes being honest and truthful in all dealings? - A) Integrity - B) Honesty - C) Fairness - D) Loyalty Correct Answer: B 7. What is the primary focus of integrity as an ethical principle? - A) Seeking personal benefit - B) Doing what is right even under pressure - C) Keeping information confidential for personal advantage - D) Refusing to admit mistakes Correct Answer: B 8. What is the importance of "trustworthiness" in ethical leadership? - A) Deliberately misrepresenting information - B) Fulfilling promises and correcting misunderstandings - C) Withholding information to control outcomes - D) Misleading team members for efficiency Correct Answer: B 9. What is an example of unethical behavior related to loyalty in leadership? - A) Supporting colleagues in times of adversity - B) Avoiding conflicts of interest - C) Disclosing confidential information for personal advantage - D) Being devoted to duty Correct Answer: C 10. Which ethical principle involves treating all individuals with fairness and ensuring justice? - A) Loyalty - B) Fairness - C) Trustworthiness - D) Honesty Correct Answer: B 11. What does "concern for others" involve in ethical leadership? - A) Seeking profit regardless of harm - B) Acting in a way that minimizes harm and maximizes positive outcomes - C) Prioritizing personal success over team welfare - D) Avoiding involvement in others' issues Correct Answer: B 12. What is an example of law-abiding behavior in ethical leadership? - A) Ignoring corporate policies for better profits - B) Abiding by rules, policies, and regulations in business activities - C) Manipulating rules to benefit stakeholders - D) Bypassing procedures to meet deadlines Correct Answer: B 13. Which ethical value emphasizes respecting human dignity and treating all people equally? - A) Fairness - B) Respect for Others - C) Honesty - D) Loyalty Correct Answer: B 14. In ethical leadership, what is accountability about? - A) Delegating all responsibilities - B) Taking personal responsibility for ethical decisions - C) Avoiding difficult choices - D) Hiding misconduct from stakeholders Correct Answer: B 15. What is the primary role of an ethics program in an organization? - A) Promoting unethical behavior for success - B) Establishing feedback loops for learning and improvement - C) Limiting employee autonomy - D) Monitoring employees' personal lives Correct Answer: B 16. Which of the following challenges ethical behavior in an organization? - A) Commitment to core values - B) Personal greed and poor moral development - C) Continuous ethics training - D) A strong organizational culture Correct Answer: B 17. What are the three major factors behind business misconduct? - A) Opportunity, pressure, and rationalization - B) Opportunity, legality, and moral clarity - C) Profit, rationalization, and success - D) Compliance, success, and ethics Correct Answer: A 18. Which ethical principle discourages favoring partners that provide the most benefit to a leader? - A) Fairness - B) Trustworthiness - C) Loyalty - D) Honesty Correct Answer: A 19. What is the appropriate response to criticism as an ethical leader? - A) Discouraging dissent - B) Suppressing negative feedback - C) Encouraging critical evaluation to find better solutions - D) Denying any issues exist Correct Answer: C 20. What is the role of a Code of Ethics in project management? - A) It provides a decision-making structure for project managers - B) It encourages manipulation of stakeholders - C) It limits ethical decision-making - D) It applies only to PMI members Correct Answer: A 21. Which core value in PMI’s Code of Ethics emphasizes ownership of decisions and actions? - A) Respect - B) Fairness - C) Responsibility - D) Honesty Correct Answer: C 22. Which core value focuses on understanding and honoring commitments with transparency? - A) Respect - B) Fairness - C) Honesty - D) Loyalty Correct Answer: C 23. What is a mandatory standard under the core value of Responsibility? - A) Avoiding legal requirements when inconvenient - B) Following regulations and legal requirements - C) Making arbitrary decisions for efficiency - D) Delegating without providing accountability Correct Answer: B 24. Which aspirational standard is part of the core value of Respect? - A) Act professionally and honor property rights - B) Act only when prompted by others - C) Ignore cultural norms to maintain efficiency - D) Refuse to listen to differing viewpoints Correct Answer: A 25. In the core value of Fairness, what is considered unethical behavior? - A) Demonstrating transparency in decision-making - B) Avoiding favoritism and discrimination - C) Engaging in favoritism for personal gain - D) Maintaining impartiality and objectivity Correct Answer: C 26. What is the aspirational standard under the core value of Honesty? - A) Engaging in deceit to protect oneself - B) Providing accurate information in a timely manner - C) Avoiding difficult conversations about truth - D) Hiding information to avoid accountability Correct Answer: B 27. What does the PMI’s Ethical Decision-Making Framework aim to promote? - A) Profitable but unethical practices - B) Critical thinking about ethical issues - C) Ignoring moral dilemmas - D) Personal gain at the expense of others Correct Answer: B 28. What is the first step in PMI's Ethical Decision-Making Framework? - A) Analysis - B) Action - C) Assessment - D) Application Correct Answer: C 29. In the Ethical Decision-Making Framework, what does the step "Alternatives" involve? - A) Avoiding all other options - B) Considering different possibilities and choices - C) Limiting discussion to one solution - D) Analyzing only the preferred option Correct Answer: B 30. Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior in project management? - A) Submitting a green project status report when the situation is actually yellow or red - B) Reporting project issues accurately to stakeholders - C) Communicating delays openly to the steering committee - D) Maintaining transparency about challenges faced Correct Answer: A 31. What does a conflict of interest in project management refer to? - A) A disagreement between team members - B) A personal interest conflicting with public or fiduciary interest - C) Following all company policies to the letter - D) Avoiding new partnerships Correct Answer: B 32. What should an ethical project manager do when handling multiple codes of conduct? - A) Follow whichever code is least restrictive - B) Ignore overlapping codes - C) Follow the most conservative code of conduct - D) Disregard all codes Correct Answer: C 33. Under PMI’s Code of Ethics, which core value includes taking ownership of errors or omissions? - A) Fairness - B) Respect - C) Honesty - D) Responsibility Correct Answer: D 34. Which ethical principle is violated if a project manager accepts gifts from suppliers when the contract is up for renewal? - A) Honesty - B) Integrity - C) Fairness - D) Respect Correct Answer: C 35. Which ethical value involves making decisions in the best interests of society, public safety, and the environment? - A) Honesty - B) Integrity - C) Responsibility - D) Respect Correct Answer: C 36. Which core value is emphasized when providing equal access to information for authorized persons? - A) Responsibility - B) Fairness - C) Loyalty - D) Integrity Correct Answer: B 37. What is the correct order for the steps in PMI’s Ethical Decision-Making Framework? - A) Understand, Analyze, Define, Commit - B) Identify, Explore, Determine, Commit - C) Detect, Examine, Define, Direct - D) Assess, Alternatives, Analysis, Application, Action Correct Answer: D 38. In the Ethical Decision-Making Framework, what does the "Action" step involve? - A) Analyzing all possible options - B) Making the final decision and executing actions - C) Avoiding taking action to limit risk - D) Discussing options without committing Correct Answer: B 39. Which ethical leadership practice should be followed if a sponsor asks for incorrect information to be submitted in a report? - A) Submit the information as requested - B) Refuse and communicate your discomfort politely - C) Avoid discussing the issue with anyone else - D) Hide the information until further notice Correct Answer: B 40. What ethical value is being practiced when leaders take personal risks for the benefit of the organization? - A) Integrity - B) Fairness - C) Respect - D) Honesty Correct Answer: A 41. Which core value emphasizes listening to others' points of view and acting professionally? - A) Responsibility - B) Respect - C) Honesty - D) Fairness Correct Answer: B 42. What unethical behavior involves hiding key points about project delays from the steering committee? - A) Honesty - B) Integrity - C) Transparency - D) Fairness Correct Answer: A 43. Which step in the ethical decision-making process involves understanding the facts of a situation and considering its impact on stakeholders? - A) Action - B) Assessment - C) Analysis - D) Application Correct Answer: B 44. What is a key characteristic of ethical leadership related to follower development? - A) Suppressing follower growth - B) Coaching and mentoring to build skills and self-confidence - C) Keeping followers dependent on the leader - D) Discouraging criticism Correct Answer: B 45. What should a project manager do when they encounter cultural differences among team members? - A) Avoid addressing them to maintain productivity - B) Respect and adapt to cultural norms while avoiding offensive behaviors - C) Expect everyone to adhere to the dominant culture - D) Ignore cultural differences Correct Answer: B 46. What is the primary benefit of having an ethics framework in place? - A) It limits employees' autonomy - B) It provides a structured approach to making complex decisions - C) It guarantees profitability - D) It minimizes legal requirements Correct Answer: B 47. What value does the PMI Code of Ethics promote in the context of handling resources responsibly? - A) Fairness - B) Respect - C) Honesty - D) Accountability Correct Answer: B 48. How should an ethical leader handle stakeholder information? - A) Disclose information selectively - B) Withhold relevant details for personal gain - C) Ensure complete and timely disclosure to maintain transparency - D) Distort information for efficiency Correct Answer: C 49. What should a leader do to demonstrate accountability? - A) Delegate responsibility to others - B) Accept responsibility for the ethical quality of their decisions - C) Avoid discussing their errors - D) Hold others accountable for their mistakes Correct Answer: B 50. Which ethical leadership value involves providing transparent decision-making processes and avoiding discrimination? - A) Integrity - B) Fairness - C) Honesty - D) Respect Correct Answer: B