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03.01.Tool 2 : Self-Assessment

Pre-Reading Reflection : Integrity and Corruption

Before you begin reading this Guide, take a few moments to reflect on the following questions. There are no right or wrong answers. The purpose is to help you identify your current views, experiences and observations regarding integrity and corruption.

1. What comes to mind when you hear the word "corruption"?




2. In your opinion, why do some people engage in corruption?




3. What forms of corruption concern you most in your workplace, organisation, community or nation?




4. What do you believe are some of the root causes of corruption?




5. How do you think corruption affects individuals, organisations and society?




6. What personal qualities or values do you associate with integrity?




7. What challenges to integrity do people commonly face in everyday life?




8. Have you ever witnessed or experienced a situation that challenged your commitment to integrity? What lessons did you learn from it?




9. What areas of ethical conduct would you like to strengthen in your own life?




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