 Definition Causal Ambiguity. Description.
Causal Ambiguity is the situation where it is hard
or even impossible to relate the consequences or effects of a phenomenon to
its initial states or causes.
One area were this phenomenon is well known is the development of the prices of shares, options, futures, and similar products on exchanges (picture).
But is phenomenon is also very common in
strategy where it is often impossible to determine
whether the success of a company is due to solid strategic thinking or due
to sheer luck.
That is particularly relevant for the Resource-based View, because it is a condition that prevents both a firm and its rivals from determining the causes of the firm's above average performance. This may arise because a competence is complex, tacit, or firm specific; or because the causal path from the competence to performance is impossible to specify; or because a large number of competencies interact in ways that resist precise articulation and imitation.
Also causal ambiguity applies to leadership: are
the actions, charisma or vision of the CEO the reason for the success of his
corporation, or was he just at the right place at the right moment?
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Quotes on Causes, Effects and Consequences
"When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Confusius
I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
William James
I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.
Michael Jordan
Nothing is worth doing unless the consequences may be serious.
George Bernard Shaw
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Compare with: Cognitive
Bias | Paralysis
by Analysis |
Analogical Strategic
Reasoning |
Bounded Rationality |
Strategy Dynamics
| Feedback Loops
| Tacit Knowledge
| TRIZ |
Lateral Thinking |
Synectics | Chaordic Organization
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