When instructions keep changing, how should an employee manage the task list?

Correct answer: Record each change and reset priorities

The direct answer is B: record each change and reset priorities. When instructions change, an employee should first note what has changed, confirm unclear details, and then arrange tasks again according to urgency, importance, deadline and the latest instruction. This is organised adaptation and good change management. Option B is correct because a written record prevents forgetting and new priorities prevent time being spent on outdated work. Option A is wrong because tearing up the old list removes useful history and may cause confusion; it is better to update or archive it. Option C is wrong because guessing can produce errors when instructions are uncertain. Option D is wrong because stopping everything unnecessarily delays work. Memory cue: changing instructions mean record, clarify, reprioritise and act.