Workplace Behavior and Teamwork: How One Person Affects the team

What is workplace behavior?

• How we act and communicate at work

• How we dress on weekends

• How we spend lunch breaks

• How we act at home

Which of the following is a positive workplace behavior?

• Arriving late

• Following directions

• Arguing with coworkers

• Ignoring tasks

What happens if one worker doesn’t do their job?

• The team still succeeds easily

• The rest of the team may struggle

• The boss won’t notice

• Nothing changes

Teamwork means:

• Working alone quietly

• Helping only your friends

• Working together toward a goal

• Telling others what to do

What is a consequence of poor workplace behavior?

• Better pay

• More teamwork

• Loss of trust and productivity

• Increased morale

If a team member disappears during work, others must:

• Take extra responsibility

• Leave too

• Ignore it

• Call the police

Dependability means:

• Doing what you say you’ll do

• Changing jobs often

• Only helping when asked

• Waiting to be told everything

Why do employers value teamwork?

• It creates conflict

• It saves time and improves quality

• It reduces paychecks

• It causes mistakes

What is one way to show respect at work?

• Listen to others

• Interrupt your boss

• Complain loudly

• Blame others

A worker who argues and refuses to help others is showing:

• Good teamwork

• Poor workplace behavior

• Leadership

• Respect