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social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization theory > structural contingency theory
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structural contingency theory  

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  • Structural contingency theory states that the most effective organizational structure is that which fits those variable contingencies with which the organization has to deal. For instance, the degree of specialization in an organization produces the highest performance when it is appropriate, given the size of the organization. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Structural Contingency Theory]

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