Workplace Expectations & Standards Clarity

Self-Assessment

Part 1: Vulnerabilities
Questions 1-35

1. I feel uncertain about what behaviors are considered appropriate or professional in my workplace.

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2. I notice conflicts arising from different team members' assumptions about acceptable behavior.

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3. I struggle to understand the unwritten rules about how things are really done here.

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4. I experience confusion about boundaries between acceptable and unacceptable workplace conduct.

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5. I find myself guessing about appropriate responses to common workplace situations.

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6. I feel unclear about what level of quality or quantity constitutes good performance in my role.

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7. I struggle to understand how my work will be evaluated or what criteria will be used.

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8. I experience uncertainty about priorities when multiple tasks or projects compete for attention.

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9. I find it difficult to determine whether my performance meets, exceeds, or falls short of expectations.

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10. I feel confused about what constitutes satisfactory versus exceptional work output.

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11. I struggle to understand expectations about communication frequency, methods, or formality levels.

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12. I experience confusion about when to involve others in decisions versus when to act independently.

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13. I find it unclear how much collaboration versus individual work is expected for different tasks.

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14. I struggle with uncertainty about appropriate channels for different types of communication.

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15. I feel confused about expectations regarding response times for emails, messages, or requests.

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16. I experience uncertainty about what decisions I'm authorized to make independently.

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17. I struggle to understand when I should seek approval versus when I should proceed autonomously.

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18. I find it unclear what level of risk or investment I'm permitted to authorize.

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19. I experience confusion about my authority boundaries in different types of situations.

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20. I feel uncertain about when to escalate issues versus when to resolve them myself.

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21. I struggle to understand the unspoken cultural norms about work pace, style, or approach.

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22. I experience confusion about expectations regarding work-life balance or availability.

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23. I find it unclear what constitutes appropriate professional development or learning activities.

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24. I struggle with uncertainty about dress codes, workspace usage, or other environmental norms.

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25. I feel confused about expectations regarding social interaction, team building, or relationship development.

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26. I experience uncertainty about how and when I'll receive feedback about my performance.

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27. I struggle to understand what behaviors or achievements are likely to be recognized or rewarded.

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28. I find it unclear how to interpret the feedback I do receive or what actions to take based on it.

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29. I experience confusion about career development expectations or advancement criteria.

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30. I feel uncertain about how to seek feedback or clarification when I need it.

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31. I struggle with expectations that seem to change based on circumstances I don't fully understand.

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32. I experience confusion when similar situations are handled differently without clear explanation.

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33. I find it difficult to understand when exceptions to normal expectations are appropriate.

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34. I struggle with uncertainty about how external factors (deadlines, client needs) affect expectations.

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35. I feel confused about how team dynamics or interpersonal relationships influence what's expected.

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