Human beings are complex, and few, if any, simple and universal principles explain organizational behaviour. Nevertheless, it does not mean that OB cannot offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behaviour 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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As stated in the sentence, human beings are complex and OB cannot be explained by simple and universal principles. Hence, OB concepts must reflect situational, or contingency, conditions to offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behaviour in a specific context.

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