Personal Ethics Audit

Knowledge

1. I understand what an ethical dilemma is

2. I have thought about and can identify the main ethical dilemmas that could arise in both my personal life and my work life

3. I have undertaken additional study on the nature of ethical dilemmas

4. I can identify and understand the main ethical approaches, e.g. Utilitarianism

5. When an ethical issue arises I can identify the competing principles at stake

6. I understand the potential impacts of ethical dilemmas facing my area of the organisation

7. I can identify the various individuals, groups, parts of the organisation, or parts of the community/society, who could be impacted by ethical decisions made by me or my organisation (or my part of the organisation)

8. I know how to positively impact the ethical climate of my organisation

9. I can effectively communicate a rational explanation for ethical decisions I make

Attitude

10. When faced with an ethical dilemma, making the most right decision is of paramount importance to me

11. That my organisation and the other people in it perform to a high ethical standard is of great importance to me

12. I believe rules are important for the satisfactory conduct of society/my organisation

13. I want to actually be ethical, not just give the appearance that I am

14. I view conflict as a means to growth, understanding and more enlightened behaviour

15. The non-financial decisions I make in my life are vastly more important than the financial decisions I make

16. ‘Fitting in’ is not on my list of ethical priorities

17. My integrity is my greatest asset

Behaviour

18. My actions always mirror a high ethical standard

19. I actively promote the interests of minorities

20. I actively support parents in their family/work balance

21. I treat other people with consideration and respect

22. I frequently put others’ interests before my own

23. I treat others fairly

24. I will ‘stick my neck out’ for something I believe in

25. I actively encourage ethical behaviour in others/discourage unethical behaviour

26. I diligently conform to rules regarding the use of money, e.g. expense claims, tax returns, etc

27. I do not break ethical rules in order to ‘get the job done’

28. I actively seek to reduce my own environmental footprint

29. I avoid the products or services of companies with questionable ethical practices

30. I make decisions based on careful consideration of potential positive and negative outcomes

31. I obey the law

32. including traffic laws

Moral Courage

33. I admit my mistakes

34. I am prepared to question the actions of those around me

35. I am prepared to question the actions of those in senior positions to me

36. I do not/will not follow rules (of my employer/society/other organisation to which I belong or am affiliated) that are contrary to a reasonable ethical standard

37. I will advocate on behalf of people I believe are being treated unfairly

38. I listen to, and am willing to accept, criticism others give me

39. I confidently pursue group discussion on ethical issues

40. I am comfortable giving my point of view in discussions of ethical issues

Fiduciary Duty & Commitment

41. I do not bad-mouth my employer to others

42. I do not/would not pursue interests contrary to those of my employer

43. I am prepared to go ‘the extra mile’ for my employer

Trustworthiness

44. I always keep promises

45. Other people find me reliable

46. I am truthful in my communications with others

47. I maintain professional confidentiality

48. I do not gossip about other people

49. I do not misuse copyrighted materials

50. I have answered this questionnaire honestly

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