Nikita is the manager of a local small hotel. Just today Nikita received word that a major convention will be coming to town next month, and the demand for hotel rooms is expected to skyrocket. In a conversation with the owner, she asked, "What should our approach to pricing be for the week of the convention? Should we require payment in full at the time of the reservation?" Which management method is Nikita using?
A) scientific management
B) the contingency viewpoint
C) the devil's advocate method
D) the systems viewpoint
E) the synergy method
Answer: B) the contingency viewpoint