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Ethics correct answers is concerned with the kinds of values and morals an individual or a
society finds desirable or appropriate and is concerned with the virtuousness of individuals and
their motives. Dates back to Plato and Aristotle - the Greek word ethos which translates to
"customs" or "conduct" or "character"
Ethical Theory correct answers Provides a system of rules or principles as a guide in making
decisions about what is right/wrong and good/bad in a specific situation
Provides a basis for understanding what it means to be a morally decent human being
Leadership Ethics correct answers is concerned with what leaders do and who they are, has to do
with the nature of leader's behavior and their virtuousness, the choices leaders make and how
they respond is directed by this
Plaisance correct answers this figure found in a study of 24 exemplified leaders "an overarching
emphasis on notions of care and respect for others, professional duty, concern for harm, and
proactive social engagement—all of which characterize higher stages of moral development" "
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development correct answers Preconventional Morality
Stage 1: Obedience and punishment
Stage 2: Individualism and exchange
Conventional Morality
Stage 3: Interpersonal accord and conformity
Stage 4: Maintaining the social order
Postconventional Morality
Stage 5: Social contract and individual rights
Stage 6: Universal principles
Preconventional Morality correct answers first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development
in which reasoning is based on self-interest, avoiding punishment, and rewards
, Conventional Morality correct answers second level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development
in which reasoning is based on society's views and expectations
Postconventional Morality correct answers third level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development
in which the person's behavior is governed by moral principles and reasoning based on
conscience and creating a just society
Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment correct answers At this stage, people see rules as fixed and
absolute. Obeying the rules is important because it is a means to avoid punishment. The
individual is egocentric and sees morality as external to self.
Stage 2: Individualism and Exchange correct answers At this stage, the individual makes moral
decisions based on self-interest. An action is right if it serves the individual. Everything is
relative, so each person is free to do his or her own thing.
Stage 3: Interpersonal Accord and Conformity correct answers At this stage, the individual
makes moral choices based on conforming to the expectations of others and trying to behave like
a "good" person. It is important to be "nice" and live up to the community standard of niceness.
Stage 4. Maintaining the Social Order correct answers At this stage, the individual makes moral
decisions in ways that show concern for society as a whole. In order for society to function, it is
important that people obey the laws, respect authority, and support the rules of the community.
Stage 5: Social Contract and Individual Rights correct answers At this stage, the individual
makes moral decisions based on a social contract and his or her views on what a good society
should be like. A good society supports values such as liberty and life, and fair procedures for
changing laws, but recognizes that groups have different opinions and values. Societal laws are
important, but people need to agree on them.
Stage 6: Universal Principles correct answers At this stage, the individual's moral reasoning is
based on internalized universal principles of justice that apply to everyone. Decisions that are
Ethics correct answers is concerned with the kinds of values and morals an individual or a
society finds desirable or appropriate and is concerned with the virtuousness of individuals and
their motives. Dates back to Plato and Aristotle - the Greek word ethos which translates to
"customs" or "conduct" or "character"
Ethical Theory correct answers Provides a system of rules or principles as a guide in making
decisions about what is right/wrong and good/bad in a specific situation
Provides a basis for understanding what it means to be a morally decent human being
Leadership Ethics correct answers is concerned with what leaders do and who they are, has to do
with the nature of leader's behavior and their virtuousness, the choices leaders make and how
they respond is directed by this
Plaisance correct answers this figure found in a study of 24 exemplified leaders "an overarching
emphasis on notions of care and respect for others, professional duty, concern for harm, and
proactive social engagement—all of which characterize higher stages of moral development" "
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development correct answers Preconventional Morality
Stage 1: Obedience and punishment
Stage 2: Individualism and exchange
Conventional Morality
Stage 3: Interpersonal accord and conformity
Stage 4: Maintaining the social order
Postconventional Morality
Stage 5: Social contract and individual rights
Stage 6: Universal principles
Preconventional Morality correct answers first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development
in which reasoning is based on self-interest, avoiding punishment, and rewards
, Conventional Morality correct answers second level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development
in which reasoning is based on society's views and expectations
Postconventional Morality correct answers third level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development
in which the person's behavior is governed by moral principles and reasoning based on
conscience and creating a just society
Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment correct answers At this stage, people see rules as fixed and
absolute. Obeying the rules is important because it is a means to avoid punishment. The
individual is egocentric and sees morality as external to self.
Stage 2: Individualism and Exchange correct answers At this stage, the individual makes moral
decisions based on self-interest. An action is right if it serves the individual. Everything is
relative, so each person is free to do his or her own thing.
Stage 3: Interpersonal Accord and Conformity correct answers At this stage, the individual
makes moral choices based on conforming to the expectations of others and trying to behave like
a "good" person. It is important to be "nice" and live up to the community standard of niceness.
Stage 4. Maintaining the Social Order correct answers At this stage, the individual makes moral
decisions in ways that show concern for society as a whole. In order for society to function, it is
important that people obey the laws, respect authority, and support the rules of the community.
Stage 5: Social Contract and Individual Rights correct answers At this stage, the individual
makes moral decisions based on a social contract and his or her views on what a good society
should be like. A good society supports values such as liberty and life, and fair procedures for
changing laws, but recognizes that groups have different opinions and values. Societal laws are
important, but people need to agree on them.
Stage 6: Universal Principles correct answers At this stage, the individual's moral reasoning is
based on internalized universal principles of justice that apply to everyone. Decisions that are
