1 = Strongly Disagree / Never / Very Poor 2 = Disagree / Rarely / Poor 3 = Neutral / Sometimes / Average 4 = Agree / Often / Good 5 = Strongly Agree / Always / Excellent
Time to Complete
15-20 minutes
RESPONSE SCALE
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SECTION C.1: EMPLOYEE INDEX (EI)
Instructions: Please rate your agreement with each statement based on your experience working in this organization. Circle the number that best represents your response.
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Integrity
EI.1
This organization keeps its promises to employees.
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EI.2
Leadership words match their actions.
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EI.3
This organization admits when it is wrong.
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EI.4
Commitments made to employees are honored.
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EI.5
There is consistency between what leadership says and what they do.
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Compassion
EI.6
This organization cares about employees’ personal problems.
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EI.7
When someone is struggling, this organization provides support.
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EI.8
Leadership shows genuine concern for staff well-being.
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EI.9
This organization makes accommodations for employees facing hardship.
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EI.10
Employees are treated with kindness, even during difficult reviews.
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Moral Courage
EI.11
This organization takes ethical stands even when it costs money.
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EI.12
Speaking up about problems is safe here.
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EI.13
This organization does the right thing even when it is unpopular.
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EI.14
Leaders have made costly decisions to uphold ethics.
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EI.15
Whistleblowers are protected, not punished.
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Fairness
EI.16
Promotions are given fairly without favoritism.
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EI.17
Policies apply equally to everyone regardless of status.
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EI.18
Decisions are unbiased and just.
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EI.19
Compensation is fair across similar roles.
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EI.20
Opportunities for advancement are available to all qualified employees.
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Transparency
EI.21
Leadership shares honest information about failures.
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EI.22
Important decisions are explained to employees.
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EI.23
This organization does not hide bad news.
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EI.24
Financial and operational information is openly shared.
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EI.25
When mistakes happen, leadership communicates openly about them.
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Accountability
EI.26
When mistakes happen, leadership takes responsibility.
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EI.27
This organization does not blame individuals for systemic problems.
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EI.28
Leaders own their failures publicly.
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EI.29
Accountability applies equally to all levels of the organization.
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EI.30
Those who cause harm are held responsible for making it right.
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Gratitude
EI.31
This organization genuinely appreciates employee contributions.
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EI.32
Hard work is recognized and valued.
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EI.33
Leadership expresses thanks regularly.
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EI.34
Employee achievements are celebrated.
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Zeal
EI.35
This organization energetically pursues moral excellence.
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EI.36
Going beyond minimum requirements is encouraged.
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EI.37
Excellence is celebrated, not just compliance.
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EI.38
This organization is passionate about doing good, not just avoiding harm.
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Sufficiency
EI.39
This organization avoids excess and waste.
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EI.40
Resources are used responsibly.
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EI.41
Profit is balanced with responsible consumption.
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EI.42
This organization practices moderation in executive compensation.
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Conscientiousness
EI.43
Daily decisions are made with moral awareness.
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EI.44
This organization pays attention to details that affect people.
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EI.45
Moral considerations are part of routine choices.
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EI.46
Employees are encouraged to think about ethical implications.
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SECTION C.2: CULTURE INDEX (CI)
Instructions: Rate your agreement with each statement about the overall culture of this organization.
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CI.1
It is safe to speak up about wrongdoing without fear of retaliation.
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CI.2
The unspoken norms in this organization reward ethical behavior.
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CI.3
When ethical dilemmas arise, people know how to resolve them.
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CI.4
Whistleblowers are protected, not punished.
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CI.5
This organization learns from failures rather than hiding them.
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CI.6
Colleagues hold each other accountable for ethical behavior.
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CI.7
Stories of ethical heroes are celebrated and remembered here.
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CI.8
Employees can admit struggles without being punished.
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CI.9
Diverse voices are genuinely heard, not just present.
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CI.10
The moral atmosphere here is one of integrity and care.
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SECTION C.3: SYSTEMS INDEX (SI)
Instructions: Rate your agreement with each statement about the formal systems and processes of this organization.
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SI.1
This organization hires people who demonstrate ethical character.
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SI.2
Promotions are based partly on ethical behavior, not just results.
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SI.3
Performance evaluations include assessment of integrity and fairness.
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SI.4
Compensation and bonuses align with righteous values.
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SI.5
There is a clear, safe path to report ethical concerns.
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SI.6
This organization provides regular ethics training that is effective.
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SI.7
Major decisions include ethical impact assessments.
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SI.8
Budget priorities reflect righteous values, not just profit.
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SI.9
Internal communications model honesty and transparency.
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SI.10
Disputes are resolved fairly and justly.
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SECTION C.4: LEADERSHIP INDEX (LI)
Instructions: Rate your agreement with each statement about the leadership of this organization.
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Leadership Integrity
LI.1
Leaders keep their promises to employees.
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LI.2
Leaders’ words match their actions.
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LI.3
Leaders admit their mistakes publicly.
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LI.4
Leaders are consistent in what they say and do.
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Leadership Compassion
LI.5
Leaders notice when employees are struggling.
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LI.6
Leaders provide support to struggling employees.
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LI.7
Leaders show genuine care for team well-being.
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LI.8
Leaders make time to listen to employee concerns.
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Leadership Moral Courage
LI.9
Leaders speak up to senior leadership when they see wrongdoing.
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LI.10
Leaders protect their teams from unfair treatment.
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LI.11
Leaders take ethical stands even when it risks their position.
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LI.12
Leaders have made costly decisions to uphold what is right.
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Leadership Accountability
LI.13
Leaders take responsibility for team failures.
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LI.14
Leaders do not blame their teams for leadership mistakes.
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LI.15
Leaders follow through on commitments to their teams.
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LI.16
Leaders own their failures publicly.
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Leadership Transparency
LI.17
Leaders share honest information about challenges.
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LI.18
Leaders explain the reasons behind important decisions.
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LI.19
Leaders do not hide bad news from employees.
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LI.20
Leaders are open about their own limitations and mistakes.
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Leadership Fairness
LI.21
Leaders treat all employees equally regardless of personal relationships.
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LI.22
Leaders do not show favoritism.
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LI.23
Leaders apply policies consistently across the organization.
