After decades of being a manager, Jeffrey has learned that an organizational structure that is effective for one company is likely to be ineffective for a different company. This knowledge reflects which current management perspective?
A) Systems thinking
B) Contingency view
C) Social business
D) Scientific management
E) None of these

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The contingency view perspective in management suggests that there is no one universal approach to organizing because factors such as the company's size, culture, and industry will influence the most effective organizational structure. Jeffrey's realization that an effective structure for one company may not work for another shows an understanding of the contingency view.

After Decades of Being a Manager, Jeffrey Has Learned That