Evan has always wanted to work in product development. When he graduated three years ago, he landed a job as an assistant to the customer service division in a large company known for making cutting-edge sound systems. In this entry-level job, he mostly collates information from customer surveys and tracks requests for new products. Evan has many good ideas for new products, but he has not been able to move into product development as he had hoped because of mediocre performance reviews. His reviewers consistently note his inability to complete tasks on time and the fact that his written communications are often unclear. Evan is very frustrated because he knows he has the creativity to be an asset in the product development field. What is the most accurate assessment of Evan's situation?
A. Evan's skills are too high-level for his entry-level position.
B. Evan's employers have hired him for the wrong position and should move him into a job that is more appropriate to his skill set.
C. Evan took a position that was not going to fulfill his long-term goals; it has resulted in frustration.
D. Evan has failed to develop the more basic jobs skills necessary to move into a more creative position; this has impeded his self-actualization at work.
Answer: D
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