Simon(1973b) countered with his philosophy on the nature of evidence, especially the importance of scientific empirical evidence, laced with reason and facts, as compared with normative activity" and anecdotal evidence for the advancement oforganizational theory. He stated: "My mind boggles at how I might reach common ground with Argyris on the nature of evidence. He reacts to empirical data describing a decision process with: "I found another scenario more plausible." To which l can only answer with the punchline of an ancient joke: "Vas you dere Charlie(or Chris)?