Which description best captures the principle of integrity in supervision?

• A. Focusing on expediency even if standards slip.
• B. Acting honestly, fairly, and consistently, upholding standards and not cutting corners.
• C. Prioritizing personal gain.
• D. Avoiding tough decisions.

Answer: (B)

Integrity in supervision means consistently doing the right thing by acting honestly, treating others fairly, and applying standards without cutting corners. This description best captures how a supervisor earns trust, upholds accountability, and sets a reliable example for the team. When you lead with integrity, your decisions are transparent, you follow procedures, and you apply rules consistently, even when it’s inconvenient. The other tendencies—pursuing expediency at the expense of standards, chasing personal gain, or avoiding tough decisions—undermine trust and undermine ethical duties, which is why they don’t describe integrity.