An apprentice is about 15 minutes late a few times a week, then admits he is late to avoid cleaning up. Which quadrant best describes his situation?

An apprentice is about 15 minutes late a few times a week, then admits he is late to avoid cleaning up. Which quadrant best describes his situation?

• A. Quadrant One: High Ability (Can Do) and High Attitude (Will Do)
• B. Quadrant Two: Low Ability (Can't Do) and High Attitude (Will Do)
• C. Quadrant Three: High Ability (Can Do) and Low Attitude (Won't Do)
• D. Quadrant Four: Low Ability (Can't Do) and Low Attitude (Won't Do)

Answer: (C)

The main idea is a person who can do the work but won’t do the less pleasant parts. The apprentice demonstrates capability by showing up and performing tasks, but his lateness is intentional and used to avoid cleanup. That mix—high ability with low attitude—fits the quadrant for someone who can perform but won't follow through on duties unless pressured or reminded. In practice, this means reinforcing accountability and clear expectations: ensure cleanup is a defined responsibility, set consequences for lateness, and address motivation and reliability directly. The other patterns would describe someone who wants to do the work but lacks skill, or someone who neither can do nor wants to do the work, which doesn’t match the observed ability.

The main idea is a person who can do the work but won’t do the less pleasant parts. The apprentice demonstrates capability by showing up and performing tasks, but his lateness is intentional and used to avoid cleanup. That mix—high ability with low attitude—fits the quadrant for someone who can perform but won't follow through on duties unless pressured or reminded.

In practice, this means reinforcing accountability and clear expectations: ensure cleanup is a defined responsibility, set consequences for lateness, and address motivation and reliability directly. The other patterns would describe someone who wants to do the work but lacks skill, or someone who neither can do nor wants to do the work, which doesn’t match the observed ability.