Question

According to Paul Lawrence and Jay Lorsch’s Contingency Model, effective organizational management depends primarily on:

• A. Standardizing all organizational processes regardless of context
• B. Balancing differentiation (specialization) and integration (coordination) based on the organization’s environment
• C. Applying a single best organizational structure to all firms
• D. Focusing solely on internal organizational dynamics without regard to the external environment

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Balancing differentiation (specialization) and integration (coordination) based on the organization’s environment

Paul Lawrence & Jay Lorsch Contingency Model:

• Paul Lawrence and Jay Lorsch are best known for their work on contingency theory, Environment: Managing Differentiation and Integration".

• They emphasized that there isn't one best way to structure an organization, and that effective management depends on the specific context and environment.

• Their research highlighted the importance of balancing differentiation (specialization of tasks) and integration (coordination of efforts) within an organization