Question

The 'Contingent' nature of management principles implies that:

• A. Their application is fixed and never changes.
• B. They must be adapted to fit the specific circumstances at a given time.
• C. They are only applicable when specific conditions are met, otherwise they are invalid.
• D. They provide a universal solution that works identically in every context.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They must be adapted to fit the specific circumstances at a given time.

• The "contingent" nature of management principles means that their application is not universal or absolute but depends on the specific situation. This is also referred to as the contingency approach to management.