The Rotary 4-Way Test is a moral code for personal and professional relationships, adopted by Rotary International in 1943. It is a simple yet powerful guide to ethical decision-making, asking four fundamental questions of the things we think, say, or do:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
These principles encourage integrity, fairness, and mutual respect in all aspects of life and work. The 4-Way Test transcends cultural and national boundaries, making it a timeless tool for promoting ethical behavior and service above self.