John Black, a management consultant, successfully implemented and MBO program on his first consulting job. He now recommends MBO to all his clients. In so doing, our text would say the main point is that he is ignoring:
A) The latest techniques for solving problems.
B) The principles of contingency theory.
C) The external environment of the organization.
D) The internal environment of the organization.

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John Black is ignoring the principles of contingency theory, which suggest that there is no one best way to manage an organization and that management practices must be tailored to fit the specific circumstances of the organization. By recommending MBO to all his clients, regardless of their unique situations, he is not taking into account the contingency factors that may influence the effectiveness of MBO in different organizations.

John Black, a Management Consultant, Successfully Implemented and MBO Program