Contingency Theory Allows Overall Organizational Approaches to Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

Contingency theory allows overall organizational approaches to be

• A) flexible rather than standardized.
• B) contingent upon the task at hand.
• C) chosen by rank-and-file officers.
• D) planned well in advance.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Motivation

An emotional and cognitive state that drives an individual to evade or escape negative outcomes, threats, or discomfort.

Relatedness

In psychology, the need to engage in warm relations with others, considered a fundamental aspect of human motivation that influences behavior and mental health.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often linked to skills and knowledge in a specific area.