Office Politics and Career Management Quiz

Why should you keep your career ambitions private at work?

• To avoid being given more responsibilities

• To ensure your boss doesn't know your goals

• To prevent coworkers from viewing you as competition

• To avoid being seen as overly ambitious

What was the main consequence of Kristen sharing her promotion ambitions?

• She faced sabotage and gossip

• She gained more friends at work

• She was promoted faster

• She received a pay raise

What mistake did Vivian make with her boss's information?

• She shared confidential information

• She shared only positive news

• She ignored her boss's advice

• She refused to share any information

What was the impact on Vivian's career after sharing confidential information?

• She received a bonus

• She was promoted

• She was trusted more

• She was marginalized and pushed out

What should Ashley have done differently when airing grievances?

• Ignore her boss's behavior

• Share grievances with everyone

• Keep complaints to trusted friends

• Complain more openly

What was the result of Ashley's boss hearing her complaints?

• Improved work environment

• Strengthened relationship with her boss

• Worsened work environment

• Received a promotion

Why should you keep your job search private?

• To ensure your boss helps you

• To receive a counteroffer

• To get more job offers

• To avoid being seen as disloyal

What happened to Pauline when her job search was discovered?

• Her boss supported her

• She received a raise

• She faced negative consequences

• She was promoted

What is a potential risk of oversharing personal information at work?

• Improving work relationships

• Being the subject of gossip

• Gaining more friends

• Receiving a promotion

What mistake did Emily make with her coworkers?

• She shared too little about her personal life

• She overshared personal information

• She refused to talk to coworkers

• She only shared positive news