All of the following describe sociologist Philip Selznick, EXCEPT:
A) He was a sociologist that argued organizations are not isolated from their environments.
B) He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority.
C) "Opened up" the field of Organizational Theory to broader views.
D) He was systems theorist.

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Philip Selznick was known for his work in sociology and organizational theory, emphasizing the importance of leadership, moral values, and the adaptation of organizations within their environments. He did not primarily focus on systems theory, which is more associated with scholars like Ludwig von Bertalanffy. Selznick's contributions were more aligned with the institutional school of thought, focusing on how organizations interact with and are influenced by their environments.

All of the Following Describe Sociologist Philip Selznick, EXCEPT