Ironically, researchers who ask employees what they want most out their employers consistently respond with "honesty".

I don't know how anyone could expect it if they can't provide it, too.

Obviously, there are degrees.  And there are severe circumstances (the above commenter's hypothetical stormtrooper, for example) that justify lying.

I'm not so sure that starting out on the dishonest foot is really the way to go, though.