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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The statement suggests that human behavior is not universally predictable, and that situational conditions can affect it. Therefore, OB concepts must reflect situational, or contingency, conditions to offer accurate explanations and valid predictions.

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