The Open Systems Anchor of Organizational Behavior States That

question 17

Multiple Choice

The open systems anchor of organizational behavior states that:

• A)organizations affect and are affected by their external environments.
• B)organizations can operate efficiently by ignoring changes in the external environment.
• C)people are the most important organizational input needed for effectiveness.
• D)organizations should avoid internal conflicts to achieve efficiency.
• E)organizations should be open to internal competition to be able to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Definitions:

Heterosexual Women

Women who are romantically and sexually attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.

Power

Power refers to the ability or capacity to influence, control, or direct the behavior of others or the course of events.

Self-Disclosure

The revelation of personal information that others would not ordinarily know because of its riskiness.

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship, often implying a long-term engagement or obligation.