Table 7 Rotated matrix of the factor analysis for the questions related with workplace and personal ethical behaviour

bb. I use company resources for personal reasons.

t.I evade taxes.

aa. I treat collaborators or work peers incorrectly or abuse verbally (make rude, insulting or shameful comments).

ii. I reveal confidential information to unauthorized persons.

n.I distort information in reports or presentations to make them seem they had a better performance.

y.I give bribes or kickbacks to obtain benefits.

f.I call in sick without being so, as an excuse to be absent to work.

gg. I make up excuses to avoid meeting my work and responsibilities.

ss. I blame others of my own failures or actions.

tt. I do things even when I think they are incorrect only not to have a bad image in the eyes of others.

s.I consume piracy products.

u.I get in line (skip places).

z.I speak badly of others.

m.I do things just to look good.

hh. I waste time during the work day.

e.I use unethical strategies to achieve my objectives.

nn. I feel bad for other people’s assets, qualities or achievements.

o.I think the end justifies the means.

d.I use my position or the information I have to obtain personal benefits.

uu. I remain silent before others’ faults and cheating because of fear for reprisals.

j.My behaviour is congruent with my beliefs.

ee. I assume consequences for my decisions and actions.

r.I try to ensure that each person is treated fairly, even if is someone that I do not know.

g.I say the truth.

q.I give other’s work credit.

ff. I am persistent to / until reaching my goals.

x.I treat others with respect.

c.People trust me.

k.I recognize my qualities and defects.

h.It’s easy for me to tell the truth.

a.I keep promises.

cc. I accept my mistakes and rectify.

p.I return what is not mine.

dd. I analyze prudently the possible consequences of the different alternatives for action before making a decision.

ll. I perform actions seeking the good of others.

l.Being honest is more important than my personal interests.

i.I express what I think and feel without keeping up appearances.

b.Secrets and information are kept confidential.