What Is the Underlying Premise of Contingency Theory

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying premise of contingency theory?

• A)The idea that organizations are created and structured to achieve specific goals.
• B)The belief that police organizations are social institutions.
• C)The idea that police organizations are dependent on others for resources.
• D)The idea that organizations are only effective under strict management.

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Definitions:

Order Receipt Time

The time that elapses from when an order is placed to when it is received.

Customer Response Time

The duration it takes for a company to address and resolve a customer's inquiry or complaint.

Completed Order

A customer request that has been fully processed, manufactured, or serviced and is ready for delivery.

Activity-Based Management

A management approach focusing on managing activities as a way to improve the quality and reduce the costs of goods produced or services provided.