Rob uses multiple note-taking systems to varying degrees, depending on the class he is taking and what stage of mastery he feels he has with the material. He meets with study groups and finds this to be very helpful in filling in the information gaps. He does an excellent job of reviewing the information he has learned and performs well on tests. Rob has been interning for a large firm over the summer, and his boss has been somewhat disappointed in his performance on an independent project he has been assigned. The project requires speaking to many different parties to gather client needs, expectations, and timelines. When his boss allowed people to act on this information they found inaccuracies and discrepancies that could have caused problems with clients. Based on what you have read
in the chapter, which strategy should Rob use to improve his job performance?
A. Paraphrase information he is receiving to be sure he understands it accurately.
B. Meet with his boss to be sure he has all the necessary information to complete the project.
C. Apply the Adult Learning Cycle to becoming a more attentive listener.
D. Gather with team members to fill in the information gaps that he may be missing.
Answer: A
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