02.03.T02-SA — Self-Assessment: Integrity and Ethical Conduct

How Consistently Do I Demonstrate Integrity and Ethical Conduct?

The articles in this section explore workplace behaviours that can either strengthen or undermine integrity, trust and professional credibility.

This Self-Assessment invites you to examine the extent to which the issues discussed in this section may be evident in your own work life.

Respond according to your actual experience rather than how you believe you should respond.

How to Complete the Assessment

For each statement, select the response that best describes your current experience.

1 — Never | 2 — Rarely | 3 — Sometimes | 4 — Often | 5 — Very Often

Lies Are Contagious, Do Not Infect Your Supervisees

1. I tell the truth even when doing so may be uncomfortable or disadvantageous to me.

1  2  3  4  5

2. I consider the example my behaviour sets for other people in the workplace.

1  2  3  4  5

3. I am willing to acknowledge mistakes rather than conceal them.

1  2  3  4  5

4. I maintain the same standards of honesty regardless of who is present.

1  2  3  4  5

Selling Your Personal Merchandise Behind the Boss' Back Is a Conflict of Interest

5. I avoid personal activities that could interfere with my workplace responsibilities.

1  2  3  4  5

6. I separate my personal interests from my professional responsibilities.

1  2  3  4  5

7. I disclose situations that could create conflicts of interest.

1  2  3  4  5

8. I make decisions based on what is best for the organisation rather than what benefits me personally.

1  2  3  4  5

Using Company Assets for Personal Gain Is Theft

9. I use organisational resources only for authorised purposes.

1  2  3  4  5

10. I avoid using workplace resources for personal benefit without permission.

1  2  3  4  5

11. I treat organisational property with the same care I would give my own property.

1  2  3  4  5

12. I avoid justifying small acts of misuse because they appear insignificant.

1  2  3  4  5

Disclosing Company Secrets Is Shooting Yourself in the Foot

13. I handle confidential information responsibly.

1  2  3  4  5

14. I exercise caution when discussing workplace matters with people who are not authorised to receive the information.

1  2  3  4  5

15. I think carefully before sharing information that could affect my organisation.

1  2  3  4  5

16. I understand the importance of protecting confidential information.

1  2  3  4  5

My Score

Add your responses to Statements 1–16.

My Score: ______ / 80

Understanding My Score

16–31 — Strong Integrity Practices Evident

Your responses suggest that positive integrity and ethical practices are generally evident in your work life.

32–47 — Some Areas Require Attention

Your responses suggest that while many positive practices are evident, some areas may require closer attention.

48–63 — Several Areas Require Attention

Your responses suggest that several integrity and ethical conduct issues may require deliberate improvement.

64–80 — Significant Areas Require Attention

Your responses suggest that important aspects of integrity and ethical conduct may require immediate attention.

Taking a Closer Look

17. Which statements received your highest ratings?

18. Which statements received your lowest ratings?

19. Were any of your responses higher or lower than you expected?

☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ I am not sure

If yes, which ones? Why did they surprise you?

20. Do several of your responses point to the same integrity-related challenge or strength?

☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ I am not sure

If yes, what pattern do you notice?

My Key Discoveries

21. What has this assessment revealed about your integrity?

22. What has this assessment revealed about your ethical conduct?

23. Which area requires the greatest attention as you continue through this Guide?

Before I Move On

24. Which aspect of integrity or ethical conduct do you wish to strengthen as you continue through this Guide?