Which of the following accurately describes an open system?
A) An open system is used to share and exchange information across organizational boundaries.
B) An open system is a collection of subsystems that are not connected to the external environment.
C) An open system is one of many systems that have a positive impact on employee satisfaction.
D) An open system interacts with the external environment in a continual process of transforming resource inputs into product outputs in the form of finished goods and/or services.
E) An open system treats its employees as an important asset.

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An open system is characterized by its interaction with the external environment, which involves a continuous process of transforming inputs into outputs. This definition matches option D. Option A describes an open communication system, and options C and E are not accurate descriptions of an open system. Option B describes a closed system.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes an Open System