Question

Management principles aim to establish 'Cause and Effect Relationships' to help managers:

• A. Predict the exact outcome of their actions in all situations.
• B. Predict the outcome of their actions in similar situations.
• C. Eliminate all uncertainties in human behavior.
• D. Avoid the need for any further analysis of situations.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Predict the outcome of their actions in similar situations.

• Management principles aim to establish 'Cause and Effect Relationships' to help managers predict the outcome of their actions in similar situations. By understanding that a certain managerial action (cause) is likely to lead to a specific result (effect), managers can make more informed and thoughtful decisions.