Honesty & Integrity Pretest

An employee who lives by moral principles demonstrates the personal trait of

• assertiveness.

• confidence.

• integrity.

• empathy.

People who have integrity usually follow an established code of

• ethics.

• conduct.

• laws.

• values.

In general, people judge your integrity on the basis of your

• appearance.

• education.

• occupation.

• behavior.

Which of the following is a behavior that would be characteristic of an honest employee:

• Handles funds with care

• Covers for a fellow employee

• Mismarks resale goods

• Ignores dishonesty of others

Workers can demonstrate their honesty and integrity by giving a fair amount of ___________ for their pay.

• worry

• effort

• loyalty

• concern

Which of the following is an example of behaving with honesty and integrity:

• Sharing your employee discount with friends and family

• Not taking responsibility for your own mistakes

• Not taking things that don't belong to you

• Making personal long-distance calls on the company telephone

The CEO of your company has indicated that sales are off, and all employees must do anything necessary to increase sales. As an honest salesperson, which of the following guidelines should you follow:

• Make vague promises.

• Stick to the facts.

• Exaggerate the truth.

• Offer special deals.

You have seen a coworker pocketing cash from the register, arriving late for work and leaving early, and using the fax machine for personal mail. How should you respond to your supervisor's questions about the coworker's activities?

• Tell what you have observed on your own.

• Refuse to answer these kinds of questions.

• Tell what others have said about the coworker.

• Say whatever is necessary to protect your coworker.

Workers should demonstrate honest behavior on and off the job because they will

• be less likely to have problems.

• show that they can be trusted.

• probably earn more money.

• be more likely to receive promotions.

Getting a good recommendation as an honest employee is most likely to help a worker to

• work without supervision.

• select career goals.

• learn technical skills.

• make a job change.