According to the text, why do managers not like to take notes?
a) They believe they are not going to be used in later discussions that may change.
b) They believe that they are unimportant to the larger process of communication and decision making.
c) They believe they are time consuming and it is best to listen carefully to the speaker.
d) They believe that they can recall the important facts that have been discussed in a meeting.
ANS: b
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