Professionalism

What is a key characteristic of professionalism?

• Manual skills

• Commitment to high ethical standards

• Earning commissions

• Following only legal obligations

Professionalism requires that a financial planner...

• Acts with dignity and honor in all professional interactions

• Focuses on personal gains

• Always agrees with client preferences

• Avoids difficult situations

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a profession?

• High ethical standards

• Independence

• Altruism

• Low educational requirements

Which of the following is a violation of professionalism?

• Regular client check-ups

• Recommending products based on personal gain

• Completing client reports

• Attending continuous education seminars

Talk about a time when you made a mistake that affected a colleague. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?

• Blamed the colleague for the mistake, arguing that they should have been more vigilant and prevented the error.

• Ignored the mistake and hoped it would go unnoticed, believing that it might not have a significant impact.

• Took responsibility, apologized, and worked to rectify the mistake, understanding that owning up to errors is a part of professional growth.

• Avoided the colleague and pretended the mistake didn't happen, hoping that the situation would resolve itself over time.

What distinguishes a professional from an employee?

• Higher salary

• More job opportunities

• Commitment to their profession

• Personal responsibility

What is one characteristic that distinguishes a professional from an employee?

• Higher salary

• More job opportunities

• Commitment to their profession

• Personal responsibility

What should professionals adhere to?

• A high set of ethical standards

• A low set of ethical standards

• No ethical standards

• Ethical standards are not important

What is a fundamental aspect of professionalism in the workplace?

• Punctuality

• Casual attire

• Personal gain

• Avoiding feedback

Which of the following best describes a professional attitude?

• Self-centeredness

• Open-mindedness

• Indifference

• Rigidity