You are required to rate the following items according to the scale:

5 (extremely important for me);

4 (very important for me);

3 (average importance for me);

2 (not important for me);

1 (I would oppose this).

What is required is your genuine beliefs and feelings about each item, not what others think or believe, but what you personally and honestly believe and feel about each item.

1. There should be clear allocation of objectives and accountability for them. ____

2. We should be open and honest in all our dealings with each other. ____

3. People’s talents should be recognised, developed and correctly utilised. ____

4. One should give acknowledgement and praise to those in authority. ____

5. There are clear rules about what we should and should not do in getting the job done. ____

6. Conflicts should be surfaced and resolved rather than allowed to simmer. ____

7. The causes of problems should be directed away from oneself. ____

8. Encouragement and support should be placed above criticism. ____

9. Problems should be tackled and resolved in co-operation with others. ____

10. What is right should be placed above who is right. ____

11. Clear standard procedures should be in place for all important jobs. ____

12. One should become visible and build up one’s personal image. ____

13. Equity and fairness should be applied to all regardless of status or standing. ____

14. We give close attention to codes of conduct since this is what builds character. ____

15. We should keep each other informed and practise open and friendly communication. ____

16. We know who should be making the decisions and refer decisions to the right person. ____

17. Everyone and their contribution should be treated with respect and dignity. ____

18. We should meet all our commitments to one another – we do what we say we will do. ____

19. One should form networks of support among those with influence. ____

20. There are clear reporting relationships – who reports to whom – and we stick to them. ____

21. People should take responsibility for their own decisions and actions. ____

22. Everyone should be committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. ____

23 Situations or events should be created so as to justify the advancement of one’s goals. ____

24. Performance should be assessed against objectives and standards declared up-front. ____

25. Policies should be clear and not changed until there is proof that they need changing. ____

26. Everyone’s needs should be given equal standing regardless of their position or status. ____

27. We should be committed to the service of others rather than ourselves. ____

28. Positive relationships should be established with those who have influence. ____

29. Warmth and affection should be demonstrated in our work relationships. ____

30. Individual productivity and performance should be encouraged and actively promoted. ____

31. We all know what our jobs are and we stick to our defined responsibilities. ____

32. Those from disadvantaged backgrounds should be helped to catch up with others.

33. One should expect to get support from those to whom we have given past support. ____
34. Goals should be challenging and stretch people to higher levels of achievement. ____

Discussion

1. How difficult was it for you to complete your ratings?

2. How much agreement was there among members of your group? Did this surprise you?

3. To what extent were you influenced to rethink your values or beliefs?