C. Scoring the MCI

If you are using the paper version of the MCI that appears in this book, you now need to use the following scoring sheet to produce your survey results:

1. Transfer your ratings for each item to the scoring sheet. Your item 1 rating should be placed next to the number “1” in column A. Your rating for item 2 should be placed next to “2” in column B, and so on. Continue until you have transferred your ratings for all 40 items.

2. Add each column and place the total in the box indicated.

3. Add columns A through J and place the total in the box indicated. Columns A through J are subscores for each of the 10 moral competencies discussed in Chapters 5–7.

4. Divide the total from columns A–J (step 3a) by 2 and place in the box indicated. This is your total MC (Moral Competency) score. The maximum MCI score is 100.

5. Using the Moral Competencies Worksheet below the scoring sheet, transfer your scores for each column—A through J—to the corresponding list of competencies listed after each corresponding letter.

Moral Competencies Worksheet

______ A. Acting consistently with principles, values, and beliefs

______ B. Telling the truth

______ C. Standing up for what is right

______ D. Keeping promises

______ E. Taking responsibility for personal choices

______ F. Admitting mistakes and failures

______ G. Embracing responsibility for serving others

______ H. Actively caring about others

______ I. Ability to let go of one’s own mistakes

______ J. Ability to let go of others’ mistakes

What Your Total MCI Score Means

Your total score is a measure of alignment. If your score is high, it is highly likely that you typically act in ways consistent with your beliefs and goals. If your score is low, it is likely that your typical behavior is out of synch with what you believe and what you want for yourself. Table C.1 shows the distribution of MCI scores from very low to very high.

Table C.1 Total MCI Score (Alignment Score)