The contingency anchor of organizational behaviour states that:
A)we should have a second OB theory to explain the situation in case our first choice doesn't work.
B)OB theories must view organizations as systems that need to adapt to their environments.
C)there is usually one best way to resolve organizational problems.
D)a particular action may have different consequences in different situations.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The contingency anchor of organizational behaviour states that a particular action may have different consequences in different situations, emphasizing the importance of considering the situational factors when making decisions in organizations. Therefore, the best choice is D. The other options are incorrect as there is no need for a second theory or one best way to resolve organizational problems, and OB theories already view organizations as systems that adapt to their environments.

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