Workplace Readiness: Quiz 2

Taking initiative means to do extra things without having to be asked or told to. Seizing (taking) a leadership opportunity would be taking initiative because you were not asked and it goes beyond your regular job duties (it's extra). The other three choices are things you should be doing anyway.

You may not like it, but you should always follow company policy. There are some bosses that may let you negotiate, but don't count on it.

"Integrity" is doing what is considered right, or ethical. Following through on a commitment (doing what you said you would), would be the right thing to do, so that demonstrates integrity.

To be responsible is to be in charge of your own actions - that includes making decisions about what is ethical, or right and wrong.

We love our friends and family, but giving them free stuff or discounts without permission is not only against company policy, but is likely to get you fired (and possibly charged with a crime depending on the price of the items). Unless you have permission to offer a discount or free food, you should treat them as you would any other customers.

This is a tough one and in a perfect world you shouldn't have to stay late. But for the purposes of passing this test - staying to finish while making other arrangements for your neighbor is the best way to make sure both your neighbor and work are taken care of. The compromise isn't a bad idea, but there is a good chance you would not make it home in time to help your neighbor. I personally don't like this question either.

Work ethic is basically a belief in the value of hard work and doing your job well. By staying on task and not checking social media when she should be working, Carla is showing that she values her work, and therefore has work ethic.

The scenario mentions that Hector does not help others with their work and doesn't do anything extra. He seems to not have a good work ethic - a value of hard work and a job well done. While he does his own work, he's refusing to work any harder. It may not be fair, but that's often why people don't get promoted.

Work ethic refers to a value of hard work and doing your job well. Your values, what you view as important, are best measured/assessed through your attitude. In other words, people will look to see if you act like doing a good job is important to you.

Joining in with inappropriate behavior could get you in trouble down the road, while causing a confrontation or threatening to quit is likely to back-fire and end in you getting fired since they are your manager. The best choice would be to remain calm and report the problem up the chain of command - which are the people in charge of your manager (your boss's bosses).