Unwritten Rules at Work Quiz

What was Vanessa's mistake that led to her being pushed out of the company?

• She refused to work overtime.

• She was late to meetings.

• She shared sensitive information with the wrong person.

• She was not productive enough.

What should you avoid doing if you want to move into leadership?

• Taking on more responsibilities.

• Venting about your boss.

• Improving your skills.

• Networking with colleagues.

How can understanding power dynamics help in your career?

• By making you popular among peers.

• By helping you make strategic impacts.

• By allowing you to work less.

• By reducing your workload.

What is the best way to handle a toxic co-worker who undermines you?

• React defensively to their comments.

• Ignore them and continue with your point.

• Confront them in front of others.

• Report them to HR immediately.

Why is it important not to react to dirty office politics?

• It shows you are indifferent.

• It makes you look weak.

• It prevents you from playing into their game.

• It helps you gain sympathy.

What simple action helped the narrator gain recognition at work?

• Completing tasks ahead of schedule.

• Putting up a sign during training.

• Working extra hours.

• Organizing team events.

What is the key takeaway from making your work conspicuous?

• It guarantees a pay raise.

• It ensures your work is noticed.

• It makes you popular.

• It reduces your workload.

What is considered more important than results, network, and skills in your career?

• Your reputation.

• Your educational background.

• Your technical skills.

• Your punctuality.

Why do most people only worry about their reputation when it's too late?

• They are too focused on results.

• They think networking is enough.

• They underestimate its importance.

• They believe skills are more important.

What can protect you from career devastation if you make a mistake?

• Having a strong network.

• Maintaining a good reputation.

• Being friends with your boss.

• Achieving high results.