QUESTION $3$

$(28$ Marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Drawing from Fred Edward Fiedler $(1964)$ contingency theory is an organisational theory that holds that there is no best practice to organise a corporation, to lead a company, or to make decisions. Instead, the optimal course of action is contingent $($dependent$)$ upon the internal and external situation.

Demonstrate how contingency theory can be used to address the impact of load shedding on South African

restaurants.