To Be Nonlinear, in the Context of Systems Thinking, Means

question 52

Multiple Choice

To be nonlinear, in the context of systems thinking, means:

• A) a particular set of events must always occur, but not in any particular order.
• B) events can give rise to unpredicted events and have unforeseen ramifications.
• C) when the distribution of system achievements is graphed over time, it seems completely random.
• D) effect can sometimes precede cause, so it is often difficult to tell what came first.
• E) butterflies flap their wings and ponds will ripple.

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