What does Contingency Theory mean?
An organizational theory that claims that there is no best way to organize a corporation, to lead a company, or to make decisions.
Contingency theory suggests there is no single best way to manage; it depends on the situation.
Contingency Theory in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanKontingenztheorie
also Situationstheorie
Erfolg hängt von der Übereinstimmung von Struktur und Umwelt ab.
FrenchThéorie de la contingence
L'efficacité dépend de l'adaptation de l'organisation à son environnement.
SpanishTeoría de la contingencia
Enfoque que sostiene que la gestión depende de las circunstancias externas.
ItalianTeoria della contingenza
Teoria secondo cui non esiste un unico modello organizzativo ottimale.
Common phrases with Contingency Theory
- suggests contingency theory
- no single best way contingency theory
- depends on contingency theory