Question

Jarrod has gotten a job as a cashier at a retail store. He notices the fitting rooms are messy, so he cleans them and puts the clothes away when he is not busy. Even though this is not part of his job description and his manager did not ask him to clean the fitting rooms, this is an example of Jarrod demonstrating which of the following?
Responses

Initiative
Initiative

Communication skills
Communication skills

Problem solving
Problem solving

Planning skills

Answer 1

Initiative.

Jarrod noticed a need and acted on it without being asked or instructed, which is the definition of taking initiative.