Ryan, While Delivering His Presentation, Noticed That Naomi Was Texting

Multiple Choice

Ryan, while delivering his presentation, noticed that Naomi was texting, and Priya was idly scribbling. Ryan, though discouraged, realized that employees have a hard time paying attention because:

A) knowledge abounds in the internet age making listening irrelevant.
B) there is a significant gap between the rate of listening and thinking.
C) employees cannot afford to concentrate on only one task at a time.
D) listening is no longer a required skill in the workplace as it once was.