ABC Company has been operating in Pakistan for more than 5 years and has expanded its business all over Pakistan and now planning to expand to Malaysia also. The company is currently following Contingency approach and is facing problems when it comes to managing all branches. You are required to explain briefly; What contingency variables manager needs to consider to manage all local branches and Malaysian branch easily

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. ABC Company has been operating in Pakistan for more than 5 years and has expanded its business all over Pakistan and now planning to expand to Malaysia also. The company is currently following Contingency approach and is facing problems when it comes to managing all branches. You are required to explain briefly;

  1. What contingency variables manager needs to consider to manage all local branches and Malaysian branch easily 
  2. What other management theory company can use to manage the functions at ABC Company? State your reasons why? 
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