In her role as supervisor of a large and diverse workforce, Natalie uses whatever style of management seems to fit the individual employee's needs. Her management style conforms to which theory of management?
A) bureaucratic management
B) total quality management
C) the contingency approach
D) Theory X and Y
E) Maslow's Theory

Question

In her role as supervisor of a large and diverse workforce, Natalie uses whatever style of management seems to fit the individual employee's needs. Her management style conforms to which theory of management?
A)  bureaucratic management
B)  total quality management
C)  the contingency approach
D)  Theory X and Y
E)  Maslow's Theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Natalie's management style conforms to the contingency approach, which suggests that the most appropriate management style depends on the specific situation and the individuals involved. In this case, Natalie is adapting her style to fit the individual employee's needs, which is a key element of the contingency approach. The other options listed (bureaucratic management, total quality management, Theory X and Y, and Maslow's Theory) do not specifically address the need for adapting management style to fit the situation and individuals involved.

In Her Role as Supervisor of a Large and Diverse