Question

Ling Woo is a graphics designer at a small t-shirt business. Ling Woo's company operates on a very tight budget. Recently, Ling Woo found out about a new t-shirt paint that is supposed to be every bit as good as the paint her company is currently using, but the paint sells at half the price of their current paint. Ling Woo has not told anyone about this new paint, because she is afraid of change and doesn't know that she will like the new paint. Ling Woo is guilty of:

A. Insider trading
B. Whistleblowing
C. Ethical leadership
D. Social responsibility

Answer 1

The correct answer is option c. Ling Woo is guilty of not demonstrating ethical leadership in this situation by withholding information about the new paint from her colleagues.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ling Woo is guilty of not demonstrating ethical leadership in this situation. Ethical leadership refers to leading in a way that aligns with ethical principles and values. Ling Woo's decision to hide information about the new paint from her colleagues, out of fear of change and uncertainty, goes against ethical leadership principles.

In an ethical workplace, Ling Woo should have shared the information about the new paint with her colleagues and explored the potential benefits it could bring to their business, such as cost savings. By withholding this information, Ling Woo is not acting in the best interest of her company or demonstrating integrity.

It is important for leaders to make informed decisions based on the best interests of the organization, even if there are personal fears or uncertainties involved. Ling Woo's behavior does not align with the principles of ethical leadership.