Human Beings Are Complex, and Few, If Any, Simple and Universal

question 54

Multiple Choice

Human beings are complex, and few, if any, simple and universal principles explain organizational behavior. Nevertheless, it does not mean that OB cannot offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behavior or make valid predictions. It does mean that OB concepts must ________.

• A) focus on the reliability and validity of research data
• B) attempt to establish cause-and-effect relationships
• C) be consistently applicable across a wide range of situations
• D) reflect situational, or contingency, conditions
• E) avoid assumptions

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