Management Theories - Part I, Contingency Management Theory
Hasan Yahya, Ph.D
In a three articles series on Management theories, this partdescribes various Management Theories such as; Contingency Theory, System Theory, Random Theory (or chaotic), and X,Y, and Z theories, and finally C Theory for the writer under Crescentology term.
Achieving a clear understanding of human nature is an important aspect of management in the work place. In order for managers and workers to work together as an effective and productive unit, the workers must know how they fit into the overall scheme of things, and the managers must have a clear understanding of how they can maximize productivity by supporting their employees through the appropriate leadership style.
Contingency Theory is a management theory describes many contemporary management theories that have come into widespread use since the 1970s. Especially X and Y, theories. Of the 1960s. The basis for it is Fiedler's contingency theory, it combines ideas about uncertainty in the environment and external factors influencing work with context-specific features of leadership and decision-making process. One important feature to keep in mind when using contingency management theory is the holistic approach as context. the idea that all activities and actions are based within a certain context. Contingency management theory helps businesses take into account the contexts of their work in order to increase productivity and effectiveness by understanding the physical environments. Some application may be followed to assess leadership behavior in contingency planning models. It is important, however, to mention Victor Vroom’s leadership theory and decision-making for helping managers and team leaders. In his theory of leadership it is used in the workplace according to a functional decision making model. The model later developed as a software program mapping out leadership styles and reaction to certain situation stimulate appropriate decision making. (317 words)
Hasan Yahya is an American Arab personality, a professor of sociology, and a columnist at wfol.tv, Malaysia, and TINA International News Agency, Michigan, USA. www.hasanyahya.com
