Confidentiality and Gossip at Work

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Confidentiality and Gossip at Work Quiz

Test your knowledge on workplace confidentiality and the dynamics of gossip. This quiz will guide you through important concepts related to maintaining privacy, proper communication, and understanding the psychological factors involved in workplace interactions.

  • 10 engaging questions
  • Learn about confidentiality laws
  • Explore the impact of gossip and how to address it
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DiscussingFacts21
Watch Video 1: Confidentiality
(starts at 1:03)
Click next to answer the questions.
Student A injures Student B in a physical altercation. The parents of Student B call the school and demanded to know the name of Student A and want to know what disciplinary actions is being taken. You can share with the parent that Student A has been suspended and that you cannot share the last name of Student A to protect his privacy.
True
False
Pictures of students should not be shared on an employees personal Facebook page without the permission from whom?
Parent
Teacher
Student
Principal
Employee A is frustrated with the workload and does not think employee B has been contributing to the workload fairly. What is the best way for Employee A to address this concern?
Keep it to themselves and reduce their work to match what they think Employee B is getting done.
Let their supervisor know that Employee B is not keeping up with the team.
Speak to Employee B to find out if they need assistance and offer assistance in a more efficient work method/process.
Vent their frustrations to another coworker to get it off their chest and continue working at the same level.
What is the predictable pattern of human behavior published in the 1960s by psychotherapist Stephen Karpman that is discussed in the video Why Gossip Starts & Spreads at Work?
The Drama Triangle
The Gossip Circle
The Work Triangle
The Drama Cycle
Name the different roles that identify the participants in common gossip behavior patterns from the video.
The Victim, The Helper, The Persecutor
The Victim, The Rescuer, The Persecutor
The Complainer, The Helper, The Troublemaker
The Complainer, The Rescuer, The Persecutor
The Illusory Superiority Bias says that we are hard-wired with a bias toward thinking others are better than us.
True
False
What are the core behaviors that will help to cut down on gossip in the workplace? Select all that apply.
Talk to your supervisor
Talk to the source
Assume Good Intent
Keep to yourself
Alter schedules or duties to remove the opportunity to gossip
Expect poor performance
What information is ok to share about a student with any other school employee?
Name of the book a student is reading
Student name and address
Test grades
Information a Student shared with you about their home life.
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