Work Friendships Quiz

What is a key factor in building trust in workplace friendships?

• Frequent social outings

• Consistent and open communication

• Competitive attitudes

• Keeping secrets from each other

How should you handle a conflict with a colleague who is also a friend?

• Avoid the conflict and hope it resolves itself

• Discuss it openly and respectfully

• Let other colleagues resolve it

• Use the friendship to influence the outcome

Why is it important to maintain professional boundaries with friends at work?

• To ensure fairness in decision-making

• To make more friends

• To decrease productivity

• To increase dependency on others

What is one benefit of having friends at work?

• Increased competition

• Decreased collaboration

• Enhanced job satisfaction

• More personal conflicts

What challenge can arise from mixing friendship and work?

• Clearer communication

• Bias in professional decisions

• Increased individual productivity

• Less need for team-building activities

Which strategy is effective for fostering positive work friendships?

• Ignoring personal boundaries

• Sharing confidential information

• Participating in team-building activities

• Encouraging gossip

How can trust be damaged in workplace friendships?

• By being supportive during challenging times

• Through consistent reliability

• By breaking confidentiality

• Through collaboration on projects

What is a professional way to navigate a disagreement with a friend at work?

• Involve as many coworkers as possible

• Keep the disagreement private and resolve it based on work policies

• Let personal feelings guide the discussion

• Avoid the friend until they agree with you

What is a potential downside of having close friendships in the workplace?

• Improved teamwork

• Faster completion of projects

• Difficulty in providing objective performance feedback

• More efficient communication

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for building positive relationships at work?

• Regularly discussing personal issues during work hours

• Showing appreciation for colleagues' work

• Being reliable and trustworthy

• Encouraging mutual respect and support