The Contingency Anchor of Organizational Behaviour States That

question 119

Multiple Choice

The contingency anchor of organizational behaviour states that

• A)we should have a second OB theory to explain the situation in case our first choice doesn't work.
• B)a particular action may have different consequences in different situations.
• C)there is usually one best way to resolve organizational problems.
• D)OB theories must view organizations as systems that need to adapt to their environments.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Slight Negligence

The failure to use that degree of care that persons of extraordinary prudence and foresight are accustomed to use.

Reasonable Care

A legal standard that requires individuals or entities to act with the caution and diligence that a prudent person would under similar circumstances.

Bailment

The transfer of possession of personal property from one person to another with the understanding that the property will be returned.

Mutuum

An ancient legal term referring to a loan agreement where one party agrees to lend something that must be returned in kind and quantity, typically involving consumables.