Personal Self-Assessment

Moral Competency Inventory

Please choose one rating in response to each statement. You will get the most value from this assessment if you respond honestly. It may be tempting to give yourself a high rating because the statement sounds positive, but please do your best to rate yourself accurately in terms of your beliefs or how you behave.

For your results to be accurately calculated, you must answer all of the items. There are 40 questions in this survey.

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1.  I can clearly state the principles, values and beliefs that guide my actions.  Never
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2.  I tell the truth unless there is an overriding moral reason to withhold it.  Never
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3.  I will generally confront someone if I see them doing something that isn’t right.  Never
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4.  When I agree to do something, I always follow through.  Never
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5.  When I make a decision that turns out to be a mistake, I admit it.  Never
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6.  I own up to my own mistakes and failures.  Never
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7.  My colleagues would say that I go out of my way to help them.  Never
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8.  My first response when I meet new people is to be genuinely interested in them.  Never
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9.  I appreciate the positive aspects of my past mistakes, realizing that they were valuable lessons on my way to success.  Never
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10.  I am able to "forgive and forget," even when someone has made a serious mistake.  Never
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11.  When faced with an important decision, I consciously assess whether the decision I wish to make is aligned with my most deeply held principles, values and beliefs.  Never
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12.  My friends know they can depend on me to be truthful to them.  Never
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13.  If I believe that my boss is doing something that isn’t right, I will challenge him or her.  Never
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14.  My friends and coworkers know they can depend on me to keep my word.  Never
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15.  When I make a mistake, I take responsibility for correcting the situation.  Never
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16.  I am willing to accept the consequences of my mistakes.  Never
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17.  My leadership approach is to lead by serving others.  Never
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18.  I truly care about the people I work with as people – not just as the “human capital” needed to produce results.  Never
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19.  I resist the urge to dwell on my mistakes.  Never
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20.  When I forgive someone, I find that it benefits me as much as it does them.  Never
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21.  My friends would say that my behavior is very consistent with my beliefs and values.  Never
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22.  My coworkers think of me as an honest person.  Never
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23.  If I knew my company was engaging in unethical or illegal behavior, I would report it, even if it could have an adverse effect on my career.  Never
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24.  When a situation may prevent me from keeping a promise, I consult with those involved to renegotiate the agreement.  Never
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25.  My coworkers would say that I take ownership for my decisions.  Never
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26.  I use my mistakes as an opportunity to improve my performance.  Never
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27.  I pay attention to the development needs of my coworkers.  Never
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28.  My coworkers would say that I am a compassionate person.  Never
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29.  My coworkers would say that I have a realistic attitude about my mistakes and failures.  Never
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30.  I accept that other people will make mistakes.  Never
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31.  My coworkers would say that my behavior is very consistent with my beliefs and values.  Never
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32.  I am able to deliver negative feedback in a respectful way.  Never
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33.  My coworkers would say that I am the kind of person who stands up for my convictions.  Never
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34.  When someone asks me to keep a confidence, I do so.  Never
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35.  When things go wrong, I do not blame others or circumstances.  Never
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36.  I discuss my mistakes with coworkers to encourage tolerance for risk.  Never
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37.  I spend a significant amount of my time providing resources and/or removing obstacles for my coworkers.  Never
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38.  Because I care about my coworkers, I actively support their efforts to accomplish important personal goals.  Never
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39.  Even when I have made a serious mistake in my life, I am able to forgive myself and move ahead.  Never
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40.  Even when people make mistakes, I continue to trust them.  Never
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Fred Kiel, Ph. D.
Baker Building, Suite 500
706 Second Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 507-467-3500
Email: kiel@krw-intl.com
Website: www.krw-intl.com
Doug Lennick
Baker Building, Suite 271
706 Second Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-333-8791
Email: dlennick@lennickaberman.com
Website: www.lennickaberman.com