Professionalism in the Workplace

True professionals possess characteristics that can apply to just about any industry.

• true

• false

Professionalism is only expected of supervisors.

• true

• false

Companies cannot set their own policies and procedures for the workplace.

• true

• false

Employees do not need to follow unwritten rules of the workplace.

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• false

Participating in student leadership activities is a great way to begin practicing professionalism.

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• false

Professionalism is defined as:

• The cooperative or coordinated effect on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause

• The competence or skill expected of a professional

• The attitude of an employer

• a person who works well as a member of a team or group

Which of the following is not an example of a soft skill?

• Team management

• leadership

• creativity

• computer programming skills

In the business world, people are often measured by their:

• IQ

• hobbies

• soft skills

• technical skills

Which of the following is NOT generally found in a company's handbook?

• safety regulations

• time off policies

• salary information for each employee

• dress code information

Student leadership activities can:

• help build your resume

• help you practice professionalism skills

• offer opportunities to participate in events outside of school, such as competitions

• all of the above