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Behavioral Desirability Scale Factors, Factors Loadings, and Coefficient Alpha Reliabilities

Factor 3: Competency (Responsibility and Fairness) (Alpha=.88)

Item	Factor Loading
1. A worker consistently produces top quality work.	–0.36
2. A father, who is asked for help with homework by his child, makes sure he gets home from work on time so he can help the child.	–0.34
3. A supervisor listens to everyone’s ideas and sets up a clear training plan for the entire company.	–0.44
4. A person promises his friends he will get a designated driver for the party but never does.	0.45
5. A woman tends to put off work-related tasks until the last minute.	0.38
6. Individuals trust their boss since he is open in his conversation with all individuals.	–0.45
7. A young man is somewhat passive; he lets others run his life.	0.50
8. A man tends to make up excuses to himself for his failures.	0.50
9. An employee is usually late for meetings.	0.54
10. When given any task, the person excels.	–0.32
11. Even though it is difficult, a boss tells her employees when they have not performed well.	–0.34
12. A person lives within his financial means.	–0.32
13. A young man is exceptionally capable and uses his skills for the benefit of his organization and coworkers.	–0.68
14. A manager, when conflict arises among his employees, makes an effort to reach a peaceful resolution.	–0.62
15. A person is extremely competent and excels in all assignments.	–0.65

Item	Factor Loading
1. A worker consistently produces top quality work.	–0.36
2. A father, who is asked for help with homework by his child, makes sure he gets home from work on time so he can help the child.	–0.34
3. A supervisor listens to everyone’s ideas and sets up a clear training plan for the entire company.	–0.44
4. A person promises his friends he will get a designated driver for the party but never does.	0.45
5. A woman tends to put off work-related tasks until the last minute.	0.38
6. Individuals trust their boss since he is open in his conversation with all individuals.	–0.45
7. A young man is somewhat passive; he lets others run his life.	0.50
8. A man tends to make up excuses to himself for his failures.	0.50
9. An employee is usually late for meetings.	0.54
10. When given any task, the person excels.	–0.32
11. Even though it is difficult, a boss tells her employees when they have not performed well.	–0.34
12. A person lives within his financial means.	–0.32
13. A young man is exceptionally capable and uses his skills for the benefit of his organization and coworkers.	–0.68
14. A manager, when conflict arises among his employees, makes an effort to reach a peaceful resolution.	–0.62
15. A person is extremely competent and excels in all assignments.	–0.65