HONESTY IN BUSINESS

MEANING OF TRUTHFULNESS

Truthfulness is a quality that is exhibited by a person who tells the truth all the time even if it will put him or her in trouble. A truthful person is an honest person.

ATTRIBUTES OF TRUTHFULNESS

Some of the attributes of truthfulness are

Avoiding lies
Standing by the truth always, even if such truth will hurt you.
Dealing with people not in a cunning or crafty manner

ATTRIBUTES OF FAIRPLAY

The characteristics of people who practise fair play are

Honesty
Reliability
Not being nepotic
Straight forwardness in dealing with others
Wanting the best for their organization/community/family

EVALUATION

1. List four features of a person of a fair play

2. State thee rewards of truthfulness

GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISION QUESTION

Define truthfulness
State four attributes of truthfulness
Highlight three factors that cause people to tell lies
List four consequences of not being truthful
What is fair-play?

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT – SECTION A

____ is a term used when players in a game or business play according to the rules without cheating.
hardwork B. co-operation C. obedience . D. fair play
One of the following is NOT an attribute of fair play.
reliability B. not being nepotic C. truthfulness D. cleverness
The following are the factors that cause people to tell lies except
to deceive B.To cover up a bad behavior C. To cover up misdeeds D. to become popular
The attributes of a fruitful person are the following except A. avoiding lies B. Not covering evil deeds C, standing by the truth always D. Reading the minds of people
Which of the following is NOT a reward of being truthful? A. Clear consciences B. Receiving awards from reputable bodies C. inability to occupy a position of trust D. receiving trust worthy accommodation.