Open Systems Theory States That an Organization and Its Environment

question 39

Multiple Choice

Open systems theory states that an organization and its environment ________.

• A) are in constant conflict
• B) constantly change one another
• C) have no influence on one another
• D) are never in conflict

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Definitions:

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize interdependence, communal responsibilities, and the priorities of the group above personal achievements.

Individualistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize personal achievement, independence, and self-reliance, valuing individual freedom and self-expression over communal goals.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of disposition or personality and underestimate the effect of the situation when explaining the behaviors of others.

White Americans

Individuals residing in the United States who identify as being of European, Middle Eastern, or North African descent.