contingencyteori
Contingencyteori, or contingency theory, is a family of organizational theories that argues there is no single best way to organize or lead a firm. Instead, effectiveness depends on the fit between organizational characteristics and situational factors such as the external environment, technology, size, and culture. The core idea is that the optimal approach varies with context.
Many contingency approaches address leadership and organizational design. Fiedler's contingency model links leadership effectiveness to the
Application and practice: Contingency analysis is used to diagnose factors and tailor structures, processes, and leadership
Criticism: The approach can be hard to falsify and may rely on broad, context-specific variables that limit