A way to understand change in the organizational environment is as follows: attempts to respond to external change are seen as a balance between advocacy and accommodation. This is called ______.

a. contingency theory
b. accommodation theory
c. adaptive theory
d. systems theory


a. contingency theory

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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In a study of approximately 4,500 women, a significant majority of female respondents reported that they were not satisfied with their male partner's amount and kind of listening

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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GDSS systems, cellular phones, pagers, and desk-top publishing are all examples of computer-mediated communication and information systems

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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These assumptions are characteristic of contingency approaches to leadership:

A. members' skills and experience will affect the type of leadership likely to be effective B. group situations vary with different situations requiring different leadership styles C. cultural values will affect the type of leadership likely to be effective D. the type of task and time available E. all of these

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