Positive Work Ethics

Tom finds out that his coworker is sharing confidential information with a competitor. What should Tom do to handle the situation?

• discuss it with his other colleagues so that more people are aware of it

• report it to the supervisor

• ignore it because it is beyond his scope of work

• work out an arrangement that will benefit him monetarily

Sam wants to grow in his current role, and he decides to take a three-month skill enhancement course.

Sam is demonstrating ____________.

• cooperation

• loyalty

• self-management

• responsibility

Which statement defines the use of ethics?

The statement _________________defines the use of ethics.

• working according to the given instructions

• having a flexible mind that is open to learning

• basing your actions on a set of principles

• being punctual at work

Lara sees her colleague taking a bribe from a customer. What should she do?

• confront her colleague with a warning

• gather evidence and approach a trusted supervisor

• ask for a stake in the bribe

• tell her other colleagues and spread the news

Which action defines cooperativeness?

• submitting work before the deadline

• displaying honesty at work

• taking certification courses for self-improvement

• taking instructions from others without complaining

Which activity best demonstrates the trait of responsibility?

• demonstrating accountability for your actions

• being a team player

• being loyal to the organization in times of crisis

• taking on self-improvement activities

Your colleague’s computer stops working, and no one from the IT department is available to fix it. You have basic knowledge of computer hardware. Which action should you take as an ethical employee?

• Initiate help by offering to check the computer.

• Ignore it because it is beyond your designated scope of work.

• Start a conversation with your colleague and provide a distraction.

• Take a quick break and offer your computer for a short time.

Businesses prefer employees who work toward self-betterment. You should continuously work to enhance your skills and knowledge ______________

• to ensure positive work ethics

• to ensure punctuality

• to survive in the current competitive environment

• to become responsible and cooperative

Which quality requires an employee to have an open mind and eagerness to improve performance?

• Taking initiative

• Self-management skills

• Responsibility and accountability

• Willingness to learn

Lisa’s company, ABC Ltd., lost its biggest client and is now facing a financial crunch. Most of her colleagues have resigned, but Lisa decides to stay with the company and assist the management in overcoming the financial situation. Which quality is Lisa demonstrating?

• responsibility

• cooperativeness

• self-management

• loyalty