This activity is important because trustworthiness is an important characteristic of managers and of companies, built from evidence of ability, benevolence, and integrity. Employee trust leads to higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Numerous organizations and news outlets rank the most trustworthy companies each year. The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding by matching facts about various companies to aspects of trustworthiness.

Read each statement and select which aspect of trustworthiness it bests represents.

Samsung gets high marks for its continuous improvement of technology. It is well$-$known for being a world leader in wearable technology, as well as camera and video capabilities in its smartphone.

Whirlpool is committed to keeping eight of its manufacturing plants in the United States and employs more American workers than all its competitors combined.

Sony's corporate giving is guided by its "For the Next Generation" slogan, including such projects as the South African Mobile Library Project, Sony Science Program, and Emergency Fund for Children.

Netflix is known for taking quick action and standing by tough policies against sexual harassment in the workplace.