BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Mechanistic
|
|
|
Contingency
|
|
|
Management science
|
|
|
Organic
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: (D) The contingency theory states a manager"s choice of organizational structures and control systems depends on the characteristics of the external environment.
Detailed explanation-2: -A contingency theory is an organizational theory that claims that there is no best way to organize a corporation, to lead a company, or to make decisions. Instead, the optimal course of action is contingent (dependent) upon the internal and external situation.
Detailed explanation-3: -The contingency approach to management, also known as the situational approach, holds that there is no single, textbook rule for the best way to manage an organization. In each company’s case, the “best” approach will be contingent upon the company’s internal and external needs.