Which action demonstrates taking accountability?

• A. Asking coworkers how you are doing
• B. Using feedback as an opportunity to improve
• C. Seeking feedback from your supervisor
• D. Assuming you are doing the best work, regardless of feedback

Answer: (B)

Taking accountability means owning your performance and actively working to improve. Using feedback as an opportunity to improve shows you’ve taken ownership of your results: you listen to what’s said, interpret it, and implement changes to your work. This demonstrates a growth mindset and responsibility for outcomes, not just awareness of others’ opinions. It signals you’re willing to adjust behaviors or processes to meet expectations and deliver better results.

Asking coworkers how you are doing focuses on seeking social input rather than owning the outcome, and seeking feedback from a supervisor is proactive but incomplete without acting on it. Assuming you’re doing the best work regardless of feedback ignores input and fails to take responsibility for improvement.