In the context of systems management, unlike open systems, closed systems:
A) interact with and depend on their environments for survival.
B) use synergy to communicate with their external environments.
C) can function without interacting with their environments.
D) can function as a whole without their elements being interrelated.

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Closed systems are self-contained and can function without interacting with their environments. They do not depend on external factors for their survival. Open systems, on the other hand, interact with and depend on their environments for survival and must adapt to changes in the environment to maintain their functionality. Neither option B nor D accurately describes closed systems. Option A describes open systems.

In the Context of Systems Management, Unlike Open Systems, Closed