Contingency Theory

Question 1

Who is the proponent of Contingency Theory?

Answer 1

Herbert A. Simon

Question 2

What is the basic premise of contingency theory?

Answer 2

basic premise is that design of an organization must be consistent with the situation

Question 3

Why is that contingency theory also called decision theory?

Answer 3

also called decision theory, views organizations as a structure composed of choice-makers,
and argues that there is no one right way to make a decision

Question 4

_____ believe that management is responsible for analyzing business situations and then acting accordingly to address any issues or challenges

Answer 4

Contingency theory

Question 5

According to _____ contingency model, a particular leadership style is effective only in certain situations

Answer 5

Fidler

Question 6

In______ Contingency Model, Organizational structure needs to match the type of the production technology of the organization.

Answer 6

Joan Woodward’s

Question 7

In _____ moderate size of control and short chain of command

Answer 7

Small batch

Question 8

In ______ large span of control and long chain of command

Answer 8

Mass production

Question 9

In _____ small span pero long chain of command

Answer 9

Continuous process