When asking for information:

	make sure that the information to be provided will be sufficient to make the decision – no more, no less.
	tell the provider what decision you wish to make or, if it’s confidential, be clear in your own mind what it is.

When asked to provide information:

	ask what decision is to be made, based on it  (assuming such a question won’t result in termination of employment).
	confirm that the information you will provide is exactly what is required.

When deciding which information you need regularly: