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 efficiency can be achieved in several ways.

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Contingency approaches suggest that there is no single best way to design an organization. Instead, the most effective organizational structure depends on various internal and external factors, allowing for multiple ways to achieve efficiency.

In Contrast to Universal Approaches to Organization Design, Contingency Approaches