The guidance's been priceless

Boring, you say? Probably to those who seek entertainment. But for managers who need to deliver results, the theories essentially allow them to run simulations, predicting the short- and long-term results of various actions. Because the theory is the plot, you can rewind the movie and repeatedly watch the past, if you want, to understand what causes what,and why, to this point. Another feature of movies of this sort is that you can watch the future, too— before it actually occurs. You can change your plans, based upon different situations in which you might find yourself, and watch in the movie what will happen as a result.
I am deeply indebted to many people who have helped me develop this body of theory that describes how the managers' world works.Professors Kent Bowen and Willy Shih taught me about what theory means,and how to use the scientific process to create powerful theories in the realm of social sciences.Their guidance in my research has been priceless.
如果你喜欢看娱乐影片，也许会大失所望，感到非常无聊，但对于经理人而言，绩效是最重要的，他们会根据这些理论来模拟、预测各种行动在短期和长期分别会取得什么样的结果。由于我们的理论就是情节，你可以不断倒带，回过头来看，了解前因后果。我们的电影还有一个特色，就是你可以根据这些理论来预测未来，你也可以根据不同的情况改变计划，再来看结果如何。
我深深感谢很多帮助过我的人，有了他们的帮助，我才得以发展出这样的理论，谢谢肯特•鲍温和维利•史，这两位教授让我认识了什么是理论，引导我利用科学方法在社会科学领域建立有力的理论，他们的指导对于我而言是极其重要的。