Mr Yusuf Affi is the new Executive Dean of Management Studies College. He has realised that, unlike his previous workplace in a manufacturing environment where employees were micromanaged, lecturers at the college prefer to be given a space to do their wo

d. the contingency approach to management The contingency approach to management suggests that there is no single best way to manage; instead, it emphasizes adapting management styles and practices to the specific context and circumstances. In this case, Mr. Yusuf Affi is recognizing that different environments (manufacturing vs. academic) require different approaches to management, and he should adapt his style accordingly to suit the preferences of the lecturers at the college.