One of the Main Criticisms of the Contingency Approach Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

One of the main criticisms of the contingency approach is that:

• A) it may lead to resentment and rarely produces lasting behavior.
• B) it is more ambiguous and difficult to explain than the simpler "off the shelf" competition from checklists and stage models.
• C) it may not encourage collaboration and spread of change across business units.
• D) it may lead to over-focusing on individual work groups rather than on how they may operate as part of a larger, corporate collective.

Understand the nature and benefits of the organizational grapevine.

Comprehend the impact of digital communication channels on corporate communication.

Recognize the importance of media richness in organizational communication.

Identify and analyze communication barriers due to cultural differences.

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Right Angles

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Right Angles

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