Which of the Following Best Describes the Contingency Approach to Management

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the contingency approach to management?

• A)the approach of Taylor, Fayol and Weber is now considered to be a contingency approach
• B)the bureaucratic approach is required at some time in all organisations
• C)they are not influenced by, and do not interact with, their environment
• D)different and changing situations require managers to use different approaches and techniques
• E)the contingency approach depends on specialisation and division of labour

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