Which of the following approaches is characteristic of a manager using the contingency viewpoint?
A)Purchasing new technology to improve efficiency.
B)Simplifying the steps of the work process.
C)Using motivational techniques to boost worker productivity.
D)Assessing the characteristics of particular situation before deciding what to do.
E)Performing a motion study.

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The contingency viewpoint emphasizes that a manager's approach should vary according to, or be contingent on, the individual and the environmental situation.Thus, the manager that assesses a particular situation and decides what to do is using a contingency viewpoint.

Which of the Following Approaches Is Characteristic of a Manager