Effective Interrogation Techniques Quiz

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Which of the following accurately describes integrity?

Striving to do the right thing regardless of consequences

What happens when integrity is lacking in a workplace or home setting?

The brew becomes bitter, the meal becomes poisonous, and the flavor is atrocious.

What is the best way to exhibit integrity in the workplace?

Strive to do the right thing regardless of the consequences

What should you do if you can't work with your boss?

<p>Seek a transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's stance on personal loyalty to a boss?

<p>Personal loyalty is important as long as it doesn't conflict with the organization's best interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author caution against when standing up for what you believe in?

<p>Ignoring other people's perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author gain from doing the right thing in his career?

<p>Respect from his superiors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'rule of three' in the context of civil service promotions?

<p>A rule that allows the chief to pass over the top candidate and promote someone else in the top three</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author say about loyalty in the workplace?

<p>Loyalty to the chief executive is more important than loyalty to the individual in the position</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's opinion of blind loyalty in the workplace?

<p>It can lead to organizational dysfunction and loss of credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral of the story in the text?

<p>Leave your ego at the door and get enough input from different perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the downside of making decisions without considering all relevant factors?

<p>It can doom a project or initiative before it is even implemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of employees should leaders nurture in their organizations?

<p>Employees who constructively tell the leader if they're about to make a mistake</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the link between integrity, loyalty, and ambition?

<p>Loyalty and ambition can be powerful motivators for good or bad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author learn from working with the relentless officer?

<p>How to treat suspects with respect and dignity to gain information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the approach to loyalty that the author and the relentless officer agreed on?

<p>Blind loyalty was foolish</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the CEO's mistake in the story about the pricing strategy?

<p>He relied solely on the advice of a financial guru</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the key to the author and the relentless officer's approach to advocating for their positions?

<p>Working constructively within the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's stance on telling the truth to one's boss?

<p>The author believes that one should always tell their boss the truth, even if it may not be what they want to hear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice for dealing with a boss who demands blind loyalty or prefers soft-shoeing over honesty?

<p>Engage in a meaningful discussion regarding the merits of operating under the right assumptions when making decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by 'soft-shoeing'?

<p>Telling the boss what they want to hear instead of the truth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the author suggest one should present criticism to their boss?

<p>With thoughtful suggestions regarding the issues at hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Integrity is a complicated concept that requires extensive training and education to fully understand.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Integrity is essential for success both at work and at home.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Being constructively honest and committing to the purpose of your department are two key principles of integrity mentioned in the text.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emphasizing finding solutions is not as important as identifying problems.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you can't work with your boss, seeking a transfer should always be your first option.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Personal loyalty to a boss is always more important than the best interest of the organization.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Standing up for what you believe in is easy and doesn't require any risk.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it common for leaders to tell their superiors what they think they want to hear instead of the truth?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should you always tell your boss the truth even if it may not be what they want to hear?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your honesty results in retribution or dismissal of your input, it's time to reevaluate whether this is the place for you.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your boss demands blind loyalty, it is best to engage in a meaningful discussion regarding the merits of operating under the right assumptions when making decisions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did the gang banger ask the relentless officer to be the godfather of his son because he feared him?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author and the relentless officer agreed that blind loyalty was foolish.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The CEO in the story consulted experienced industry veterans before implementing the pricing strategy.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The key to advocating for their positions, according to the author and the relentless officer, was to go behind their boss' back.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The decision-making process was flawless according to the high-level manager in the organization.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The author was fired for writing the CEO the lengthy email.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The author suggests that one's interest can be a motivator for good or bad.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The author advises against discouraging honest employees who constructively criticize decisions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did the police chief have the option to promote any of the top three candidates through the 'rule of three'?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, blind loyalty to a superior can lead to organizational dysfunction and loss of credibility with the troops.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author pledged to be blindly loyal to the police chief personally, rather than to his position as the chief executive.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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