WGU C206 MGMT 6000 Ethical Leadership READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which ethical theory emphasizes the role of
character and virtue in moral philosophy?
 a) Utilitarianism
 b) Deontology
 c) Virtue Ethics
 d) Ethical Egoism
 Correct Answer: c) Virtue Ethics
 Rationale: Virtue ethics focuses on the inherent character of a
person rather than on specific actions.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The principle of ________ requires healthcare
leaders to act in ways that benefit the welfare of patients and the
community.
 Correct Answer: Beneficence
 Rationale: Beneficence is a principle that compels healthcare
providers to act for the benefit of others.
3. True/False: In ethical leadership, the ends always justify the
means.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Ethical leadership considers both the means and the
ends, and does not justify unethical means by a worthy end.