Contingency means that one thing depends on other things, and for organizations to be effective, there must be a "goodness of fit" between their structure and the conditions of their external environment.

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Contingency theory argues that there is no one best way to organize and that the most appropriate structure depends on various internal and external factors. The organization must adapt its structure to fit the demands of its environment in order to be effective. Therefore, the statement is true.

Contingency Means That One Thing Depends on Other Things, and for Organizations