Whether you are starting a new company or restructuring one you already own, building the right organizational structure is important for your company's future success. There is no one-size-fits-all ...

As you refine your organizational structure, you will have to review your managerial philosophy to determine its effectiveness. One popular strategy is to implement the contingency theory of ...

Contingency theory origins and key contributors Contingency theory emerged in the 1960s through the work of several influential organizational researchers who challenged the notion of universal ...

Battilana, Julie, and Tiziana Casciaro. "Change Agents, Networks, and Institutions: A Contingency Theory of Organizational Change." Academy of Management Journal 55, no. 2 (April 2012).

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.