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Topic –
management
Contingency
Theory
Name – namrata singh
Subject – MANAGEMENT
THEORIES & CONCEPT
Class – MBA 1st semester
Contingency Theory
A contingency theory is an organizational theory
that claims that there is no best way to organize
a corporation, to lead a company, or to make
decisions. Instead, the optimal course of action
is contingent (dependent) upon the internal and
external situation.
Contingency Theory
•It’s a class of behavioural theory that
claims that there is no best way to
organise a corporation, to lead a
company, or to make decisions. The
optimal course of action is contingent
(dependent) upon the internal and
Features
1. Situational
2. Match/ Fit
approach
3. Need to cop/
adapt
There are some important contingencies for
organizations