The Importance of Moral Courage Quiz

According to Colonel Patrick Sweeney's research, what is the most important attribute of a leader who can be trusted in combat?

• Honesty/good integrity

• Confident

• Courageous

• Competent

What is the second dimension of leader courage as mentioned in the text?

• Physical strength

• Emotional strength

• Moral strength

• Mental strength

What does moral courage enable leaders to do?

• Act without integrity

• Act according to their values and beliefs

• Act selfishly

• Act dishonestly

Why is moral courage critical in combat leadership?

• To follow orders blindly

• To show weakness

• To define moral and ethical boundaries

• To avoid confrontation

What was the consequence of Enron's, Tyco's, and Adelphi's senior business leaders lacking moral courage?

• Retirees received higher pensions

• Employees gained job security

• Shareholders lost equity

• Public trust increased

What did group members always expect their leaders to have?

• Moral courage

• Emotional intelligence

• Physical strength

• Technical skills

According to the text, what does moral courage provide group members with?

• Doubt in leaders' intentions

• Confidence in leaders' moral and ethical behavior

• Disrespect towards leaders

• Fear of consequences

What did soldiers indicate they would trust combat leaders who were not afraid to do?

• Avoid confrontation

• Act selfishly

• Follow orders blindly

• Take risks

What did the consequences of leadership failure due to lack of moral courage lead to?

• Increased shareholder equity

• Loss of public trust

• Employee promotions

• Enhanced company reputation

What is the premise Thayer Leadership starts building leaders with?

• Physical strength is foundational

• Character is foundational

• Technical skills are foundational

• Emotional intelligence is foundational