Professional Development and Networking Quiz

What is the definition of delegation in a workplace setting?

• Assigning tasks or responsibilities to another colleague while retaining overall accountability

• Completing all tasks by oneself without any help

• Ignoring tasks and responsibilities

• Avoiding accountability for outcomes

Why is networking important for career progression?

• To limit job opportunities

• To create win/win situations

• To avoid building relationships

• To make others feel inferior

What is a network in a professional context?

• A group of animals

• A group of unrelated individuals

• A group of people with whom you have connections

• A group of robots

What is a benefit of attending networking events?

• Isolating oneself from others

• Limiting career growth

• Building trust and rapport

• Avoiding collaboration

What is a key step in building a professional network?

• Avoiding social events

• Attending industry events

• Not offering help and support

• Ignoring colleagues and coworkers

What is a common challenge in networking?

• Creating win/win situations

• Fear of rejection

• Building trust and rapport

• Being proactive

What is a benefit of delegation for a manager in a company?

• Having less competent staff

• Improving relationship with staff

• Avoiding accountability

• Reducing productivity

What is a common misconception about delegation in a workplace setting?

• Team members prefer making decisions

• It takes too much time to explain tasks

• Delegation reduces accountability

• Delegation increases authority

What is upward delegation?

• When a manager avoids delegation

• When a team member avoids tasks

• When Avni delegates a task to their manager

• When a manager delegates tasks to subordinates

What is a key element in effective networking?

• Giving and receiving

• Focusing on the wrong people

• Avoiding social networks

• Creating win/lose situations