This Question Is Composed of Two Parts; Be Sure to Answer

question 48

Essay

This question is composed of two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, compare and contrast open and closed systems. Explain why almost all businesses today have an open system.
Next, suppose you manage a business in which you hire young musicians to give lessons to school children. In what ways will you need your business to be open?

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Definitions:

Information Saturation

A state in which no additional information can be absorbed or effectively processed by an individual or system due to an overload of data.

Consensus

A general agreement among the members of a group or community, reflecting a common opinion or shared position on a particular issue.

High-Status Person

An individual who holds a position of authority or esteem in a social hierarchy, often influencing group dynamics and decisions.

Hierarchically Organized Group

Hierarchically organized groups have a clear structure with different levels of authority or status, guiding decision-making processes and roles within the group.