A coworker takes credit for the excellent job you’ve performed. Frustrating! It’s probably happened to you or someone you know. How did it happen? Perhaps you shared an idea with a coworker and then hear her present it as her own in a meeting. Or perhaps you worked during the weekend to ensure that a project report is completed on time and your coworker takes credit for your initiative. Or maybe you resolved a conflict with a customer, but your department head reports the resolution as his own.

6-1. What are some of the possible reasons for others taking credit for your work? Are any of the reasons justifiable? Why or why not?

6-2. Do you think that those who take credit for your work know that what they’re doing is wrong?

6-3. How would you respond to your coworker or boss? Explain.