Test on Contemporary Leadership: Ethical, Authentic, Digital

Question 1: JetBlue's CEO avoided public apology and did not take full responsibility for the incident in 2008.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that JetBlue's CEO participated in a public apology tour and took full responsibility for the incident in 2008.

Question 2: According to the study materials, what actions did the leaders of Johnson & Johnson take in response to the Tylenol cyanide poisoning incident, demonstrating ethical leadership?

A. Recalled all Tylenol products from the shelves.

B. Halted all production and advertising of Tylenol.

C. Prioritized customer well-being and saved lives, despite significant cost.

D. Denied knowledge of the tampered capsules to protect the company's reputation.

Explanation: The study materials state that Johnson & Johnson leaders recalled all Tylenol products, halted all production and advertising, and that the speed of their decision prioritized customer well-being and saved lives, even though it was costly. Denying knowledge of issues is contrary to ethical leadership and was an action taken in the 'bad example' of Wells Fargo, not Johnson & Johnson.

Question 3: Among leadership scholars, there are multiple definitions for authentic leadership, each with a different viewpoint and emphasis.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "Among leadership scholars, there is no single accepted definition of authentic leadership. Instead, there are multiple definitions, each written from a different viewpoint and with a different emphasis (Chan, 2005)."

Question 4: Francesca Gino's affiliation with Harvard University was terminated in 2021 due to the data manipulation scandal.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the disciplinary process for Francesca Gino concluded in 2025, at which point Harvard decided to revoke her tenured professorship and terminate her affiliation with the institution. While suspicions arose in 2021, the termination occurred in 2025.

Question 5: According to the study materials, which of the following is a key characteristic of self-awareness within authentic leadership?

A. A self-regulatory process of using principles to guide behavior.

B. Understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, and the impact one has on others.

C. Presenting oneself as profitable despite facing severe cash flow problems.

D. Fostering an internalized moral perspective through external pressures.

Explanation: The study materials define self-awareness in authentic leadership as including 'Understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, and the impact one has on others,' among other reflections and awareness of emotions. The other options describe internalized moral perspective, a negative example from Enron, or an incorrect interpretation of ethical guidance.