单选题“The La Brea Tar Pits” in paragraph 4 probably signifies things that _____.Acan be traced back to the prehistoric ageBare traps for those who want to inquireCare located in one place foreverDdon’t deserve full investigation

单选题
“The La Brea Tar Pits” in paragraph 4 probably signifies things that _____.
A

can be traced back to the prehistoric age

B

are traps for those who want to inquire

C

are located in one place forever

D

don’t deserve full investigation


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解析:
最后一段第一句作者提到许多关于领导艺术的理论流行一段时间就消失了。第四句起作者提到这些理论没有一个能经得住时间的检验。有了这样的记录我们就不难理解为什么关于领导艺术的研究和理论这样令人沮丧,以至于人们把它说成是组织研究的“死亡陷阱”。这里所说的“死亡陷阱”是在位于洛杉矶的一处沥青坑里发现了不同纪的史前动物的遗址,这些动物来到此处是想探个究竟,结果就回不去了。

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