OB concepts must reflect contingency conditions for all of the following reasons except ________.
A) human beings are complex
B) our predictions and assumptions are almost accurate all the time
C) one person's behaviour changes in different situations
D) we are limited in our ability to make sweeping generalizations
E) two people often act very differently in the same situation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "our predictions and assumptions are almost accurate all the time" suggests an unrealistic expectation of accuracy and is contrary to the need for contingency-based theories in OB that acknowledge the complexity of human behavior and the diversity of contextual conditions that impact it. Therefore, option B is the incorrect option. The other options (A, C, D, and E) highlight the importance of contingency-based theories that recognize the variability, complexity, and diversity of human behavior in different situations, and therefore they provide a reasonable explanation for why OB concepts must reflect contingency conditions.

OB Concepts Must Reflect Contingency Conditions for All of the Following