Taking initiative means:

Taking initiative means:

• A. To be resourceful and work without always being told what to do. It also means doing things for others.
• B. Waiting to be told what to do before acting.
• C. Focusing solely on your own tasks.
• D. Avoiding collaboration.

Answer: (A)

Taking initiative means acting before anyone asks and taking responsibility to move things forward. It’s about noticing what needs to be done, using what you have to solve problems, and stepping in to help—often taking on tasks without waiting for instructions. Being resourceful and self-motivated shows you can contribute to the team beyond your assigned duties, including pitching in for others when you see a need. Choices that describe waiting for directions, focusing only on your own tasks, or avoiding collaboration miss that proactive, collaborative spirit. So the description that highlights acting on needs, being resourceful, and doing things for others best captures taking initiative.

Taking initiative means acting before anyone asks and taking responsibility to move things forward. It’s about noticing what needs to be done, using what you have to solve problems, and stepping in to help—often taking on tasks without waiting for instructions. Being resourceful and self-motivated shows you can contribute to the team beyond your assigned duties, including pitching in for others when you see a need. Choices that describe waiting for directions, focusing only on your own tasks, or avoiding collaboration miss that proactive, collaborative spirit. So the description that highlights acting on needs, being resourceful, and doing things for others best captures taking initiative.