Contingency Theory and its Application in Real World Management

Management Theory
and Practice
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Introduction
 Management and organization is vital in all corners of the globe.
 The circumstances or situations in the lives of people present them
with instances that necessitate prompt and proficient management
(Hill, Jones and Schilling, 2014).
 This means that management is a core feature in the day to day
experiences of individuals and entities.
 The process of management and organization requires application of
relevant knowledge, experience and expertise.
 As such, theories and concepts have been developed over the course
of time to inform the nature of management (Seitel, 2017).

Introduction
 Theories have been established through observation, collection of
information, questioning and experimentation of a phenomenon.
 The theories are based on practical situations in the real world
(Bratton and Gold 2017).
 They are in many cases applicable to real life scenarios.
 Development of theories also includes generalization which raises a
point of concern.
 Theories do not fit every practical situation.
 This introduces a contradictory aspect to the conversation (Heizer
2016).

Figure 1: Management Theories

Theme and Rationale
 The main theme of study revolves around eventuality of
circumstances.
 Future occurrences are built around uncertainties.
 The events cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.
 Flexibility is vital in the application and utilization of management
frameworks and theories for different situations as the future unfolds.
 The contingency theory is a rational way of ensuring each situation is
managed with the suitable framework (Hill, Jones and Schilling,
2014).

Cont’d
 This theory is significant given the different situations that have
required appropriate management during my work experience.
 A vital aspect in internships and jobs is the management of a team or
group of other interns/employees.
 Factors that determine the type of management for a particular
situation are organization culture, job specifications and hierarchies.
 Other elements are workplace relationships, environment and
structure of organization involved.
 Contingency theory is based on Carlisle Management Concepts and
Situations (Bratton and Gold 2017).

Cont’d
 Contingency is appropriate as it considers the internal and external
environments of organizations.
 The study is conducted in the setting of convenience stores.
 The stores provide different perspectives internally and externally
that can be used to base the utilization of the theory in real life.
 The elements of the theory and components of the convenience
stores are analyzed, compared and contrasted (Heizer 2016).

Structure
 Presentation of real world of management is initiated with definition
of a specific management theory and its application of the in real life.
 The theory is explained in its wholeness including pros and cons.
 Other management theories are also mentioned.
 Evidence of the theory is displayed through transcription of interview.
 Critical commentary is vital in the structure to gain full insight on the
theoretical and practical nature of management.