In organizational theory, when an organization emphasizes internal operations and structures more than external factors, the system is described as?

• A. Open system
• B. Closed system
• C. Dynamic system
• D. Boundaryless system

Answer: (B)

Focusing on internal operations and structures over what’s happening outside describes a closed system. In a closed system, the organization is treated as largely self-contained, with emphasis on internal routines, controls, and hierarchies and minimal reliance on or influence from the external environment. This contrasts with open systems, which continuously interact with and adapt to external factors; boundaryless systems, which have permeable boundaries and high external interaction; and dynamic systems, which emphasize ongoing change and adaptability. So the scenario best fits a closed system because it centers on internal processes rather than external inputs.