CONSTRUCT DIMENSIONS IN THE CONTINGENCY-MODEL - AN ANALYSIS COMPARINGMETRIC AND NONMETRIC MULTIVARIATE INSTRUMENTS

The diverse conceptualizations, operationalizations and measurements o f uncertainty and structure may explain the inconsistent findings obta ined for the contingency model. To examine this possibility, the prese nt study simultaneously applies multiple measures of uncertainty and o rganizational structure using both factor analysis and Smallest Space Analysis to identify the underlying dimensions of those constructs and examine their interrelationships. Results obtained via both methods a re compared and their relative merits discussed, and implications for organization and management are delineated.