02.02.T02-SA — Self-Assessment: Personal Discipline and Professional Conduct

How Consistently Do I Demonstrate Personal Discipline and Professional Conduct?

The articles in this section highlight workplace behaviours that can either strengthen or undermine professionalism, effectiveness and service delivery.

This Self-Assessment invites you to examine the extent to which the issues discussed in this section may be evident in your own work life.

Respond according to your actual experience rather than how you believe you should respond.

How to Complete the Assessment

For each statement, select the response that best describes your current experience.

1 — Never | 2 — Rarely | 3 — Sometimes | 4 — Often | 5 — Very Often

Hiring Friends and Relatives Can Be a Liability Rather than an Asset

1. I allow personal relationships to influence workplace decisions.

1  2  3  4  5

2. I find it difficult to hold friends or relatives accountable when they fail to meet expectations.

1  2  3  4  5

All Work and No Play Makes You Dull

3. I devote so much time to work that I neglect rest, recreation or personal well-being.

1  2  3  4  5

4. Work-related pressures sometimes affect my physical, emotional or mental well-being.

1  2  3  4  5

Your Work Desk Is Not a Restaurant

5. I engage in workplace habits that may distract me or other people from productive work.

1  2  3  4  5

6. I pay attention to the effect my workplace habits have on my professional image.

1  2  3  4  5

Your Workplace Is Not Your Bedroom

7. I remain alert, prepared and ready to perform my responsibilities during working hours.

1  2  3  4  5

8. I maintain standards of conduct that reflect professionalism in the workplace.

1  2  3  4  5

Say No to Alcohol Before Alcohol Says No to You

9. I avoid behaviours outside the workplace that could negatively affect my performance or reputation at work.

1  2  3  4  5

10. I make choices that support my effectiveness and reliability as a professional.

1  2  3  4  5

Mr. Paper Is Your Best Friend

11. I maintain accurate records relating to my responsibilities.

1  2  3  4  5

12. I document important information rather than relying solely on memory.

1  2  3  4  5

Do Not Expect Your Boss to Discipline Your Body for You

13. I take responsibility for managing my own behaviour and performance.

1  2  3  4  5

14. I require little supervision in order to perform my responsibilities effectively.

1  2  3  4  5

Your Office Is Not a Fashion Show

15. I dress appropriately for my workplace and responsibilities.

1  2  3  4  5

16. I consider how my appearance influences the impressions I create at work.

1  2  3  4  5

My Score

Add your responses to Statements 1–16.

My Score: ______ / 80

Understanding My Score

16–31 — Few Concerns Evident

Your responses suggest that relatively few of the issues explored in this section are evident in your work life.

32–47 — Some Concerns Evident

Your responses suggest that some of the issues discussed in this section may occasionally affect your effectiveness or professionalism.

48–63 — Several Concerns Evident

Your responses suggest that several of the issues discussed in this section may require closer attention.

64–80 — Significant Concerns Evident

Your responses suggest that many of the issues explored in this section may be affecting your effectiveness, professionalism or service delivery.

Taking a Closer Look

17. Which statements received your highest ratings?

18. Which statements received your lowest ratings?

19. Were any of your responses higher or lower than you expected?

☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ I am not sure

If yes, which ones? Why did they surprise you?

20. Do several of your higher-rated responses relate to the same area of personal discipline or professional conduct?

☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ I am not sure

If yes, what pattern do you notice?

My Key Discoveries

21. What has this assessment revealed about your personal discipline?

22. What has this assessment revealed about your professional conduct?

23. Which area requires the greatest attention as you continue through this Guide?

Before I Move On

24. Which workplace habit, behaviour or practice do you wish to strengthen as you continue through this Guide?