Nike-Western Europe is a division of Nike Inc. and is composed of several departments. Using the systems theory, it would be classified as ___.
A) an entropic system
B) a subsystem
C) either a system or a subsystem depending on the frame of reference
D) either an open or a closed system depending on the frame of reference
E) a closed system

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The classification of Nike-Western Europe as either a system or a subsystem depends on the frame of reference. From the perspective of Nike Inc., the entire organization, Nike-Western Europe is a subsystem. However, from the perspective of Western Europe, Nike-Western Europe can be considered a system. Therefore, the choice C is the best answer.

Nike-Western Europe Is a Division of Nike Inc