Honesty In Business JSS1 Business Studies Lesson Note

TOPIC: HONESTY IN BUSINESS

CONTENT

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

 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

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

 ATTRIBUTES OF FAIRPLAY

The characteristics of people who practise fair play are

1.         Honesty
2.         Reliability
3.         Not being nepotic
4.         Straightforwardness in dealing with others
5.         Wanting the best for their organization/community/family
   EVALUATION

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

 GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISION QUESTION

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?

 READING ASSIGNMENT

JSS 1 Business Studies (WABP) by EhiametalorOsu-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.
2.         Hard work B. co-operation C. obedience. D. fair play
3.         One of the following is NOT an attribute of fair play.
4.         reliability B. not being nepotic C. truthfulness D. cleverness
5.         The following are the factors that cause people to tell lies except
6.         to deceive B. To cover up bad behavior   C. To cover up misdeeds D. to become popular
7.         The attributes of a fruitful person are the following A. avoiding lies B. Not covering evil         deeds C, standing by the truth always D. Reading the minds of people
8.         Which of the following is NOT a reward for being truthful? A. Clear consciences B. Receiving awards from reputable bodies C. inability to occupy a position of trust D. Receiving trust worthy accommodation.

 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