The Impact of Contingency Theory on Organizational Performance - Applied to Epidemic Diseases
Maryam Abdullah Salem Al-Mazrouei presented in her research the impact of contingency theory on the performance of institutions - applied to epidemic diseases, during the celebration of Gate Academy Mayli.
Introduction:
The world has recently witnessed numerous crises and emergencies politically, economically, socially, and health-wise, which have had a significant impact on the economies of many countries and institutions of all kinds. Health crises and epidemic diseases pose the most dangerous challenges to institutions at all economic, social, cultural, educational, and administrative levels, as they lead to a state of reduced organizational capacity, performance, and hence productivity. On the other hand, they also affect human resources, as epidemics spread rapidly and affect many individuals at once. In order to find a way to deal with crises, contingency theory was one of the tools for this purpose. It refers to actions taken after the occurrence of materially different circumstances from those considered at the time of its emergence, such as the emergence of an unusual real-life situation that poses a serious threat to the general system, such as wars, internal unrest and civil wars, or natural disasters. The basis for contingency theory lies in the principles of justice and public interest, which contribute to the ability of institutions to maintain their position, in addition to the ability of the economy as a whole to withstand.
Contingency Theory and Its Application to Epidemic Diseases:
Contingency theory, especially concerning epidemic diseases, has an impact on the performance and efficiencies of institutions. Epidemic diseases create a state of disruption within institutions and compel them to use new methods to address the effects resulting from this emergency situation.