Which term signifies a willingness to get things done and take responsibility?

• A. Proactivity
• B. Initiative
• C. Responsibility
• D. Diligence

Answer: (B)

Willingness to take action and own the outcome is best described by initiative. It means you see what needs to be done, start it without waiting for instruction, and accept responsibility for the results, adjusting as needed to move things forward. Proactivity is similar but focuses more on anticipating needs and acting ahead to prevent problems; the emphasis there is on foresight rather than the explicit act of driving a task to completion. Responsibility centers on being accountable for outcomes, but it doesn’t necessarily imply the active start and drive to get things done. Diligence conveys steady, careful effort, not the proactive drive to initiate and own tasks. So initiative best captures both starting actions and taking responsibility for the outcomes.