According to Contingency Theory, in Order to Manage Its Environment

question 99

Multiple Choice

According to contingency theory, in order to manage its environment effectively, an organization should ________.

• A) use mechanistic structures to make organizational decisions
• B) design its internal structure to control the external environment
• C) concentrate all authority within the top-management level
• D) limit the extent of internal differentiation and integration

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Definitions:

Political Opportunism

The practice of politicians or political parties making decisions or taking positions for short-term gain rather than following consistent principles or ideology.

Resource Mobilization

Resource mobilization refers to the process by which social movements crystallize due to the increasing organizational, material, and other resources of movement members.

Governments

Organizational entities responsible for overseeing the functioning and governance of a nation, state, or community.

Nonroutine Action

Actions that are not typical or customary, often requiring unique or creative approaches to solve problems or address situations.