Simons argued that control is necessary to balance the competing tensions in an organisation because of:
A)unlimited attention spans of managers/limited opportunities for the organisation
B)intended strategy/deliberate strategy
C)self-interest of individuals/the desire to contribute,achieve and create
D)none of the above

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Simons' argument is that control is necessary to balance the self-interest of individuals with the desire to contribute, achieve and create in order to achieve the organisation's goals. Option A is incorrect because attention spans of managers have nothing to do with the need for control in an organisation. Option B is not relevant to Simons' argument. Option D is incorrect because Simons did provide specific reasons for the necessity of control in organisations.

Simons Argued That Control Is Necessary to Balance the Competing