Since organizations obtain resource inputs from the environment and transform them into outputs that are returned to the environment in the form of finished goods or services,they may be viewed as:
A)stakeholders.
B)suppliers.
C)open systems.
D)transformational systems.
E)resource allocators.

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Organizations are open systems, as they interact with the environment by obtaining resources and transforming them into outputs. Open systems have inputs, transformation processes, and outputs that are exchanged with the environment. Choice A (stakeholders) refers to individuals or groups who have an interest in the organization's activities and may be affected by its decisions. Choice B (suppliers) refers to entities that provide resources to the organization. Choice D (transformational systems) is not a commonly used term in organizational theory. Choice E (resource allocators) refers to entities that allocate resources within the organization, such as managers or decision-makers.

Since Organizations Obtain Resource Inputs from the Environment and Transform