The ''Integrity Inventory'' (stylized as ''I²''), is a nationally normed entry-level personnel selection tool that incorporates

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. It was developed by industrial organizational psychologist Mark Tawney, Ph.D., Principal and Vice President of IOS, Inc., or Industrial/Organizational Solutions Inc, referred to as IOS in the 2009

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case,

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. In the

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, vocations within the

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sector, (i.e., firefighter, sheriff and

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); and employment in for-profit retail and wholesale business, and nonprofit sectors often require

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, for initial employment and advancement throughout the ranks.

Overview

The Integrity Inventory, when used as a

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tool, predicts individuals’ likelihood of engaging in

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s including assessing:

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and

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, work attitudes, theft attitudes, potential for

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(i.e., alcohol or drug use), emotional stability, turnover intentions, and/or behaviors that are hazardous and place the civilian population and coworkers at heightened risks. Qualified individuals with a reduced risk of such counterproductive workplace behaviors are selected for employment, leading to a more productive workforce. Counterproductive workplace behaviors lead to real financial losses for business; in the public safety and private sector, such behaviors are hazardous and place the civilian population and coworkers at heightened risk. As such, the prediction of counterproductive workplace behaviors constitutes a business necessity as outlined in the

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’s Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.EEOC's Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures document, accessed May 25, 2011, http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/factemployment_procedures.html

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is a standard and growing practice for

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departments throughout the United States who seek high

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employees. This exam has the sensitivity needed to accurately assess the individuals that will be charged with protecting our lives, families, property, and businesses. The Integrity Inventory displays no adverse impact against protected classes and allows you to select and rank-order candidates most likely to succeed based on their integrity and honesty.

References

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