Taking Initiative Quiz

What does it mean to take initiative, according to the text?

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What characteristics best describe a proactive team member and contribute to team success?

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Why is it important to reframe your thinking about taking initiative, as suggested in the article?

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What are two potential benefits of taking initiative in a workplace setting?

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According to the text, it is advisable to take initiative at work when:

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What internal factors can prevent someone from taking initiative, as mentioned in the text?

• Fear of speaking up, self-doubt, lack of confidence

• Overconfidence, enthusiasm, curiosity

• Ambition, determination, focus

• Creativity, independence, assertiveness

Understanding your limits can influence your ability to take initiative by ensuring you don't overcommit. Which option best describes this influence?

• Ensures you don't overcommit

• Encourages taking on too much

• Leads to avoiding tasks

• Promotes ignoring deadlines

One way to overcome a lack of initiative that the text suggests is:

• Seeking input and moral support

• Avoiding feedback

• Working alone

• Ignoring advice

What role does team spirit play in encouraging initiative among employees, according to the article?

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Taking initiative doesn’t necessarily mean having the answers. What does this imply about the nature of taking initiative?

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