NEW
Font size
S
M
L
XL
WorksheetsBring Your A Game to Work: Accountability
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Rationalization is __________________.
a)
getting caught stealing and denying it
b)
defending your behavior with excuses
c)
getting what you rightly deserve at work
d)
giving your best at work even if some things seem unfair
2.
Really large businesses are not badly affected by employee theft because they have so much money.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Carrie values honesty and accountability and she expects the people she associates with to be honest as well. She is a server at a restaurant that offers a free dessert to customers who come in on their birthday. Two of Carrie's close friends come in for dinner and sit at a table in Carrie's section. They ask her to tell the kitchen that one of them has a birthday today, even though it is not true, so that they can have a free dessert. Carrie most likely will ____________________________.
a)
say no because she knows that her values and ethical behavior shouldn't change depending on the situation
b)
say no because she is afraid she will get fired
c)
agree because she feels that friendship is more important than anything else
4.
How does an employee's dishonesty affect others in the workplace?
a)
Patterns of dishonest behavior are hard to break.
b)
The employee might feel guilty or paranoid about his or her dishonest behavior and the consequences.
c)
If the company's profits go down, the workers may face pay cuts or lay-offs.
d)
The employee might get fired for his or her dishonest behavior.
5.
Which of the following is NOT a top reason to hold yourself accountable for your actions in the workplace?
a)
People who steal are always looking over their shoulder for fear of being caught.
b)
Dishonest people sometimes get away with it, and then they feel good about themselves.
c)
By being accountable for your actions, you can establish a pattern of workplace success that will help you in the long run.
d)
Dishonest behavior will stain your record and that can follow you for years.
6.
Honest and ethical behavior can vary depending on the situation.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
A record of dishonest can follow you for years because many employers perform background checks and call previous employers.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Who pays the price for employee theft?
a)
Only the dishonest employee and the employer
b)
Everyone: the employer, the coworkers, the customers, and the dishonest employee
c)
The employer and the customers
d)
The employer, the dishonest employee, and the other employees
9.
Getting fired is the worst thing that can happen if you are caught stealing from your employer.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
It is justifiable to leave work a few minutes early and have someone "punch out" for you if you are overworked and underpaid.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which of the following is an example of rationalization?
a)
Believing it's okay to take home office supplies from work because no one will notice they are missing and they can easily be replaced.
b)
Understanding that your boss's behavior is out of your control.
c)
Calling in sick when you are sick.
d)
Feeling angry about your company's dress code.
12.
Dishonest people are often worried about others being dishonest with them, too.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
As long as your own actions are honest, you don't need to report others who are behaving dishonestly to truly be accountable.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
People who rationalize dishonest behavior at work _____________________________.
a)
always get caught
b)
know that they are doing something wrong
c)
have horrible managers
d)
feel that something is owed to them
15.
_________________ goes by many names, such as moral character, honor, trustworthiness, dependability, and honesty.
a)
Accountability
b)
Employability
c)
Rationalization
d)
Punctuality
16.
Most people believe character and trust are important.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
People who are fired from one or more jobs tend to make less money over the years than people who leave jobs voluntarily.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Andre works at a deli and since he has been there so long, the owner trusts him to work the slow night shifts alone. One night, Andre was feeling pressure from his girlfriend to close the shop and leave work early so that they could go to a concert. Andre thought about it and realized that if he didn't finish his preparation work, he would have to work harder the next day to catch up. In addition, the store might make less money if he closes early, which could result in his boss not trusting him to run the store alone anymore (a great responsibility to put on his resume), and he might not get the raise he has been hoping for. Which of the following statements best applies to Andre's situation?
a)
It is in your best interest to earn your employer's trust by behaving honestly in the workplace.
b)
Dishonest behavior could one day land you in prison.
c)
Having a dishonest girlfriend makes you a dishonest person, too.
d)
Making excuses for dishonest behavior shows a lack of accountability.
19.
When you are accountable, ____________________________.
a)
people feel like they can depend on you
b)
people feel like they can take advantage of you
c)
you are often treated unfairly
d)
you make excuses for your behavior
20.
Calling in sick when you are not sick is a form of employee theft.
a)
True
b)
False
Reset
