Other than assignments, it can be anything else, like when your working, you'll be assign to projects and all.
Usually people tend to ask around, share and exchange the information, journals they found for their assignments or projects and whatsoever.
But for me, i usually keep my sources confidential. I mention nothing about what i found when people's asking me for some information.
Am i acting selfish and rude for not sharing any information with people?
Or do you call this is a strategically smart move?
Because in the future, we'll be working in a world full of competition. Sharing information sounds risky to me.
2007-05-05 18:51:19 · 8 answers · asked by marionette_presto 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Information includes ideas, game plans, tactics
2007-05-05 19:15:01 · update #1
i'm referring to individual assignments.
In group projects, of course i'll share everything with my members.
2007-05-05 19:31:53 · update #2
In business today there is a concept of "co-opetition". Businesses that would normally be in competition with each other share ideas, solutions, resources, etc. and co-operate with each other, to their mutual benefit. Perhaps it would be better to apply this concept now, after all, you never know how much you might gain from making it a two-way exchange. It's only information you're sharing, each person will interpret it and use it differently.
2007-05-05 23:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sylvia H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't necessarily call it selfish because you are under NO obligation to help other people out. However, I wouldn't say it is the smartest move ever either. In pretty much every professional field you go on, you will need the help of others. I personally don't feel it is the best idea to get in the habit of burning bridges because you never know when you might need the help of others.
2007-05-06 05:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by sprint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but it sounds selfish to me. There doesn't seem anything wrong with sharing information. It is not like you are giving away an answer to a question; because we all process and interpret information differently. Solidarity and support is of an imperative importance amongst students and the like.
2007-05-05 19:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you're selfish. I don't really like to share information too, because it's not really good for people if you tell them answers, because then they can't learn and develop the skill to take the time to look for the answers themself. I'm not absolutely sure if you're acting selfish or not, but I don't think so. I hope this helps!
2007-05-05 18:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mary Jane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuts both ways. People eventually won't share what they have with you so it's not "strategically smart".
Outside of education you'll find that most employers prefer "team players".
2007-05-05 19:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by nic nac 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do share information with certain people in my class but there's other's that i dont just because they're lazy and can't be bothered or want it handed on a plate. i have even had one person ask to borrow my marked assignment cos they had'nt read the book and it was due..........no way!!
2007-05-06 03:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by womble 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you call sharing sounds a lot like what we used to call cheating. You're under no obligation to help anyone cheat.
2007-05-05 18:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by Alice K 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nah- sounds like you are wanting to find out how good you are on your own.
It can be nice to share ideas though, maybe on a very top level without going into detail...
2007-05-05 19:05:46 · answer #8 · answered by Icarus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋