WRS - Positive Work Ethic

Which of the following does NOT demonstrate a positive work ethic?

• Arriving at work early

• Keeping vital information to yourself

• Working late when the boss needs you to

Sara has completed all her assigned tasks for her shift. A co-worker clearly is behind on her assigned tasks. What should Sara do?

• Do nothing

• Offer to help the co-worker

• Help the co-worker if the co-worker agrees to pay Sara for her help

Carla believes she is more productive when she listens to music at work, but her boss does not allow it. She should:

• Try to convince her boss of her point of view

• Put on headphones to listen in private

• Follow company policy

A worker without initiative is:

• Industrious

• Enthusiastic

• Lazy

Having initiative does NOT mean:

• Being carefree about your job

• Willingness to take the fist step to see that a job gets done

• Being an industrious, hard worker

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for time management?

• Make a list

• Prepare the night before

• Set priorities

• Call your friends often for advice

The term reliable is related to the terms ______.

• trusted and responsible

• avoidance and trust

• sophisticated and responsible

A responsible worker does which of the following?

• Blames others

• Thinks before acting

• Gives up easily

To work smart, you would:

• Set goals; focus energy and attention on important task; and use time wisely

• Do only the tasks that were assigned to you

• Keep to yourself and do as little communicating as possible

Not being dependable means that you possess behaviors like:

• Being on time

• Adhering to policies and procedures

• Being tardy fore meetings