An important element of systems thinking is to discern circles of causality because:

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Discerning circles of causality helps managers to understand the system conceptually and guide it in a way that is effective. This understanding is essential for effective decision-making and problem-solving within the system. The other answer choices are incorrect; breaking down a problem into discrete pieces can lead to oversimplification and miss important relationships between the parts of the system. Additionally, every part of the system is not equally contributing to the success of the whole, so C is also incorrect. Lastly, relationships between the parts of the system are important and ignoring them can result in unintended consequences.

An Important Element of Systems Thinking Is to Discern Circles