Which of the following perspectives may be viewed as a "middle ground" between the other two?
A)Industrial organization theory
B)Resource-based theory
C)Contingency theory
D)None of the above

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Contingency theory is often seen as a middle ground between industrial organization theory and resource-based theory, as it recognizes the importance of both external factors (as in industrial organization theory) and internal factors such as resources and capabilities (as in resource-based theory), but also emphasizes the importance of fit or congruence between these factors, which is unique to contingency theory.

Which of the Following Perspectives May Be Viewed as a "Middle