A consultant who recommends the effectiveness of sensitivity training to every organization he serves is violating the basics of:
A) systems thinking.
B) organization development.
C) contingency view.
D) scientific management.
E) the acceptance theory of authority.

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The contingency view suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to problems in organizations and that different situations require different responses. In this case, the consultant is advocating for one solution (sensitivity training) for all organizations, ignoring the unique needs and circumstances of each organization. Therefore, the consultant's approach violates the basics of the contingency view.

A Consultant Who Recommends the Effectiveness of Sensitivity Training to Every