03.00.T02-SA — Baseline Self-Assessment: My Vulnerability to Corruption

Taking Stock Before I Begin

This assessment is designed to help you evaluate your current attitudes, beliefs and behaviours relating to integrity and corruption.

Answer each statement honestly. The purpose is not to judge you but to establish a starting point against which you can measure your growth as you progress through this Guide.

Scoring Guide

Part A: Integrity and Personal Values

1. I believe integrity is more valuable than financial gain.

Score: _____

2. I am willing to lose an opportunity rather than compromise my values.

Score: _____

3. I strive to do what is right even when no one is watching.

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4. I can be trusted to act honestly in both small and large matters.

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5. My actions generally reflect my stated beliefs and values.

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Part B: Attitudes Towards Money and Success

6. I am content with what I currently have while working honestly for improvement.

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7. I resist comparing my success with that of others.

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8. I avoid becoming preoccupied with wealth, status or material possessions.

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9. I am willing to wait patiently for legitimate success.

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10. Financial pressure is unlikely to make me compromise my principles.

Score: _____

Part C: Faith and Spiritual Influence

11. My relationship with God influences my decisions and conduct.

Score: _____

12. I seek God's guidance when making important decisions.

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13. I take biblical teaching seriously in my daily life.

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14. I quickly respond when I become aware that I am doing something wrong.

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15. I desire to honour God through my conduct and decisions.

Score: _____

Part D: Accountability and Correction

16. I welcome constructive correction from others.

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17. I am willing to admit when I am wrong.

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18. I have people who can challenge me when I am making poor decisions.

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19. I take warnings seriously rather than dismissing them.

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20. I actively examine my life for areas that require change.

Score: _____

Part E: Ethical Courage

21. I am willing to stand alone when I know something is wrong.

Score: _____

22. I can resist pressure from friends, colleagues or leaders to compromise my values.

Score: _____

23. I would refuse a bribe even if nobody was likely to find out.

Score: _____

24. I am willing to suffer inconvenience rather than participate in corruption.

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25. I would be prepared to report corruption through appropriate channels if necessary.

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Part F: Relationships and Influence

26. I carefully choose the people who influence my thinking and behaviour.

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27. I avoid relationships that encourage unethical conduct.

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28. I surround myself with people who strengthen my integrity.

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29. I am not easily influenced by peer pressure.

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30. I seek advice from people whose character I respect.

Score: _____

Part G: Service, Fairness and Responsibility

31. I treat people fairly regardless of their status or influence.

Score: _____

32. I avoid using my position or authority for personal benefit.

Score: _____

33. I try to consider how my actions affect other people.

Score: _____

34. I believe public resources and organisational resources should be used responsibly.

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35. I feel personally responsible for contributing to an ethical society.

Score: _____

Part H: My Current Readiness to Fight Corruption

36. I understand how corruption damages individuals and organisations.

Score: _____

37. I recognise corruption warning signs when I encounter them.

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38. I believe corruption can be defeated if enough people play their part.

Score: _____

39. I am committed to being part of the solution rather than part of the problem.

Score: _____

40. I am willing to make personal sacrifices to uphold integrity.

Score: _____

Scoring Summary

Part A Total: _____ / 25

Part B Total: _____ / 25

Part C Total: _____ / 25

Part D Total: _____ / 25

Part E Total: _____ / 25

Part F Total: _____ / 25

Part G Total: _____ / 25

Part H Total: _____ / 25

Grand Total

Total Score: _____ / 200

My Starting Point

41. Which section received your highest score?

42. Which section received your lowest score?

43. Which area of integrity would you most like to strengthen?

44. In what situation would you find it most difficult to resist corruption?

45. What concerns you most about corruption in your organisation, profession, community or country?

46. What do you hope to learn from this Guide?

47. What personal change would you like to see in yourself by the time you complete this Guide?

Before I Begin

48. Complete the statement below.

As I begin this Guide, my greatest strength in the fight against corruption is:

49. My greatest vulnerability is:

50. By the end of this Guide, I hope to: