Honesty in Business – JSS1 Business Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

Truthfulness is the quality of a person who tells the truth all the time, even when it will put him or her in trouble. A truthful person is an honest person. Truthful people avoid lies, stand by the truth and deal with others straightforwardly. Fair play means playing by the rules without cheating.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define truthfulness.
2. State the attributes of truthfulness.
3. Explain the meaning of fair play.
4. List the characteristics of people who practise fair play.

Lesson outline

1. Meaning of truthfulness
2. Attributes of truthfulness
3. Factors that cause people to lie
4. Rewards for being truthful
5. Consequences of not being truthful
6. Attributes of fair play

What is 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.

What are the attributes of truthfulness?

Some of the attributes of truthfulness are:

1. Avoiding lies.
2. Standing by the truth always, even if such truth will hurt you.
3. Not dealing with people in a cunning or crafty manner.

What are the attributes of fair play?

The characteristics of people who practise fair play are:

1. Honesty
2. Reliability
3. Not practising nepotism
4. Straightforwardness in dealing with others
5. Wanting the best for their organisation, community or family

Evaluation

Class evaluation

1. List four features of a person of fair play.
2. State three rewards of truthfulness.

General evaluation and revision questions

1. Define truthfulness.
2. State four attributes of truthfulness.
3. Highlight three factors that cause people to tell lies.
4. List four consequences of not being truthful.
5. What is fair play?

Assignment

Reading assignment

JSS 1 Business Studies (WABP) by Ehiametalor, Osu-Nwufo etc. Pages 49-51.

Weekend assignment: Section A

1. ____ is a term used when players in a game or business play according to the rules without cheating.
   A. Hard work
   B. Co-operation
   C. Obedience
   D. Fair play
2. One of the following is NOT an attribute of fair play.
   A. Reliability
   B. Not practising nepotism
   C. Truthfulness
   D. Cleverness
3. The following are factors that cause people to tell lies except
   A. to deceive
   B. to cover up bad behaviour
   C. to cover up misdeeds
   D. to become popular
4. The attributes of a truthful 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
5. Which of the following is NOT a reward for being truthful?
   A. Clear conscience
   B. Receiving awards from reputable bodies
   C. Inability to occupy a position of trust
   D. Receiving trustworthy accommodation

Weekend assignment: Section B

1. Describe the consequences of not being truthful.
2. Explain the meaning of fair play and outline three characteristics of a person of fair play.