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:

Duty To Serve

An obligation or requirement for certain institutions to provide services to underserved markets or populations.

Hiring A Person

The process of engaging an individual for employment or the provision of services under terms and conditions.

Double Compensation

The act of receiving two separate forms of payment or reimbursement for the same expense or loss.

Partner Competes

An act where a partner engages in a business activity that competes with the business of the partnership, potentially violating their fiduciary duty.