Question

in a professional setting, appropriate behavior entails: regularly using personal smartphones for social purposes during work hours engaging in office gossip to build relationships with colleagues addressing and resolving conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner arriving late or leaving early as long as the main tasks are completed

Explanation:

To determine appropriate professional behavior, we analyze each option:

• Using personal smartphones for social purposes during work hours is unprofessional as it distracts from work.
• Office gossip is not a constructive way to build relationships and can create a negative work environment.
• Addressing conflicts constructively and respectfully is a key aspect of professional conduct, as it promotes a positive work environment and effective teamwork.
• Arriving late or leaving early, even if tasks are completed, disregards professional norms and can disrupt team dynamics or work schedules.

Answer:

C. Addressing and resolving conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner