Sandy Is Afraid That Her Lack of Diligence and Timeliness

question 28

Multiple Choice

Sandy is afraid that her lack of diligence and timeliness will cause her to get fired from her job. According to the text, what is the first thing she must do to increase her level of conscientiousness?

• A) recognize her specific problem areas and want to change
• B) talk to her boss to get his perspective
• C) change herself immediately without much thought
• D) recognize that particular aspects of her job are likely causing her to be late and lazy

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