Which of the following statements by managers reflects a recognition of contingencies?

A) "If my employees work hard, I'm friendly. If not, I crack down."
B) "We took a real chance building the plant in that location."
C) "The customer is always right."
D) "Those engineers should get out into the real world once in a while."
E) "I always try to treat the union steward with courtesy."

Ans: A) "If my employees work hard, I'm friendly. If not, I crack down."