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The accounting head asks an assistant to cut the payroll checks today. The head later arrives tosign the checks, only to find that the assistant?

shredded (cut) the blank check forms. Which phrase best describes this lack of communication.

A. Bypass instruction

B. Faulty perception of reality

C. Bad attitude of listener

D. Emotionalism

E. Lazy listening

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Question added by Muhammad Farooq , QA-QC MANAGER , AL Bawani contracting co.
Date Posted: 2017/04/07
DR MD ANWAR HOSSAIN
by DR MD ANWAR HOSSAIN , Moderator , bayt.com

Thank you. I think answer is A. Bypass instruction.

Lorne Bailey
by Lorne Bailey , Senior Manager Strategic Transformation , Saudi Investment Bank

B - If a basic instruction results in a complete failue, then the person who hired this employee is at fault. 

Muhammad Farooq
by Muhammad Farooq , QA-QC MANAGER , AL Bawani contracting co.

In my opinion -  A. Bypass instruction --------------

Krishna   KHASANIS  PMP
by Krishna KHASANIS PMP , Project Manager-Electrical , Larsen & Toubro Ltd, P T & D (International)

I will go with option B - faulty perception of reality.

Amitha Albuquerque
by Amitha Albuquerque , FINANCE MANAGER , Summit Steel M E FZE

Hi, Since the person who was assigned to cut(issue the checks) is from the finance dept, he/she should be well versed with these phrases. Taking the instructions too literally, perhaps reflects ignorance on part of the assistant (option B) or just a careless attitude (Option C)