Organizations That Function as Open Systems Receive Input from the Environment

question 3

Multiple Choice

Organizations that function as open systems receive input from the environment and often change as a result of that input.This situation represents which of the following organizational worldviews and cultures?

• A)Asymmetrical worldview and participative organizational culture
• B)Asymmetrical worldview and authoritarian organizational culture
• C)Symmetrical worldview and authoritarian organizational culture
• D)Symmetrical worldview and participative organizational culture
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of investments.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term liquidity and operational efficiency.

Discount Rate

In discounted cash flow analysis, it's the rate employed to calculate the present value of anticipated cash flows.

Net Present Value

The discrepancy between the current value of incoming cash and the current value of outgoing cash throughout a given timeframe.