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What does the letter "O" in Systems Theory stand for and what is its significance?

AOutput: Final product of system

BOpen System: Interaction with environment

COrganization: Internal hierarchy

DObjective: Goal setting

Answer:

B. Open System: Interaction with environment

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  • Systems Theory views organizations as open systems that continuously interact with their external environment, importing inputs and exporting outputs


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