Taking the initiative

When will a reactive worker act or do a job task?

• a. Never

• always

• c. When told or pointed out

• none of the above

When will a proactive employee complete a job task?

• Never

• Always; before being told

• When told

• none of the above

In today’s job world, employers are looking for workers that

• take their time.

• take college courses.

• take the initiative.

• All of the above

To be able to take the initiative at work, you need to have courage.

• true

• false

Initiative is defined as

• a. acting before being told to do something.

• b. doing something before others.

• c. being proactive.

• d. All of the above

In order to be able to take the initiative at work, a person needs to have

• confidence

• friends

• lots of experience

• fast typing skills

When taking the initiative, it is wise to

• a. avoid the task.

• c. measure the risk.

• b. try to do it even if it is dangerous.

• always be on time

Most often bosses will prefer workers

• a. not to take a risk of doing a task.

• b. let the next work shift take care of unfinished tasks.

• c. take the initiative at a task that need to be done.

• talk on the phone and ignore work

There are no risks to taking the initiative at work.

• true

• false

Before taking the initiative, one needs to evaluate if the task is within their capabilities, that no harm can be caused to anyone, and that it is unlikely that major damage will occur.

• true

• false