Chapter 14 Critical Thinking Questions

1. / What is the most common cause of job failure?
2. / How can you most effectively learn a new job? Name five things you can do to help yourself master a new job.
3. / Why is it important to know how your performance will be evaluated?
4. / Why is it essential to adapt to change, and how can you demonstrate adaptability?
5. / Once you have mastered a new job, what specific actions can you take to increase your professional development and make yourself promotable?
List additional training or coursework you could take to increase your knowledge and skills.
Identify growth-oriented responsibilities you would be interested in pursuing.
List other actions you could take to prepare for a promotion and increase your visibility.

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