In contrast to universal approaches to organization design, contingency approaches
A)are dependent on the skills of employees.
B)have eliminated the debate about organizational strategy and structure.
C)prescribe "one best way" to structure the organization.
D)are less applicable to modern organizations.
E)suggest that organizational outcomes can be achieved in several ways.

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Contingency approaches suggest that there is no one-size-fits-all organizational design that will work for every situation. Instead, the optimal approach will depend on various factors such as the organization's environment, technology, and strategy. Therefore, contingency approaches suggest that there are multiple ways to achieve organizational outcomes.

In Contrast to Universal Approaches to Organization Design, Contingency Approaches