3-2 Ethics Self-Assessment

TOTAL SCORE: __________
80–100. Congratulations! You have high ethical standards.
70–79. Great job! Keep striving for the top and be ethical in all that you do.
Below 70. Review the textbook section on ethics and do some independent reading. Consider your role in business operations and how you want other professionals to view you.
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  1. I avoid any potential conflict of interest or even the appearance of wrongdoing.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I put social benefit over my personal gain.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I refrain from gossiping or spreading rumors.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I do not use business equipment for my personal use.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I do not support others involved in illegal or unethical behaviors, even if it does not affect me directly.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. When faced with an ethical conflict, I find an acceptable solution.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I show respect for my peers, teachers, employer, and family.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I make decisions in a timely manner, even the difficult ones.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I ask the advice of others when making ethically challenging decisions.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I only make promises that I know I can and will keep.I ask the advice of others when making ethically challenging decisions.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I participate in community service and encourage others to as well.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I follow rules and regulations even when no one is monitoring my behavior.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I respect everyone’s right to confidentiality.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I do not let another person get in trouble for a mistake I made.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I do not tolerate any form of harassment.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I act quickly and decisively when others are treated unfairly or discriminated against.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I respect those of different ethnicities, genders, abilities, religions, and levels of education.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I do not withhold important information for my own personal gain.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I do not take credit for someone else’s accomplishments.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2


  1. I do not pretend to be sick when I am perfectly well.
    Always -5
    Usually -4
    Occasionally -3
    Almost Never -2





Ms. Murkeldove
Business Educator
Polytechnic High School
Fort Worth, TX