Question

What does the Contingency Approach imply about organizational design?

1. A standardized, optimal organizational design exists for all companies.
2. Organizational design should be adapted to specific contextual factors.
3. The external environment does not influence organizational design.
4. Internal factors like technology are irrelevant to design.

• A. രണ്ട് മാത്രം
• B. മൂന്നും നാലും
• C. ഒന്ന്
• D. നാല്

Answer 1

Answer:

A. രണ്ട് മാത്രം

• The Contingency Approach argues against a one-size-fits-all model for organizational design.

• Instead, it suggests that the most effective structure and design for an organization depend on various factors, including its technology, size, strategy, and the external environment it operates in.

• For example, a highly dynamic and competitive market might require a more flexible and decentralized organizational structure, while a stable environment might allow for a more hierarchical and centralized design.