GGST UN Core Values and Competencies 2

Question 1

A UN staff member discovers a colleague submitting falsified attendance records. According to the UN value of Integrity, what is the appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Report the misconduct through the appropriate internal channel

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Ignore it to avoid conflict with the colleague

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Confront the colleague publicly in the office

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Alter your own records to match the colleague's

Question 2

Which of the following best demonstrates the UN competency of 'Accountability'?

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Taking ownership of a failed project and identifying lessons learned

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Blaming project delays on insufficient resources

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Delegating all tasks and monitoring none

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Crediting successes only to your supervisor

Question 3

During a multicultural team meeting, one staff member's communication style is very indirect and another's is very direct, causing friction. Which UN value is most relevant to resolving this situation?

Accepted Answer

Respect for Diversity

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Professionalism

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Technological Awareness

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Client Orientation

Question 4

A UN General Service staff member is asked to prepare a report outside their usual expertise area. Demonstrating 'Commitment to Continuous Learning' would mean:

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Accepting the task and seeking training or guidance to complete it well

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Refusing the task as it is outside their job description

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Submitting a generic report without additional research

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Asking a colleague to do it entirely on their behalf

Question 5

Which behavior best reflects the UN core competency of 'Client Orientation'?

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Following up proactively to ensure a requesting unit's needs were fully met

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Prioritizing internal administrative procedures over the needs of those served

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Redirecting all client requests to a supervisor without attempting to help

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Limiting communication with clients to formal written correspondence only

Question 6

A staff member notices an inefficient workflow that causes repeated errors in data entry. Demonstrating 'Creativity' in this context means:

Accepted Answer

Proposing and piloting a revised procedure to reduce errors

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Continuing the existing process to avoid disrupting colleagues

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Waiting for a supervisor to identify and fix the problem

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Documenting the errors without suggesting any changes

Question 7

When is it acceptable for a UN staff member to use their official position or confidential information for personal gain?

Accepted Answer

Never — this is prohibited under the UN's Integrity standards

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When the gain is minor and unlikely to be noticed

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When they have worked at the UN for more than five years

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Only with verbal approval from a direct supervisor