To describe an organization as an open system means that:

a$)$ It obtains inputs from the external environment, adds value, and then discharges products

back to the environment.

b$)$ Both employees and employers are free to terminate the employment relationship at will, at

any time.

c$)$ It pursues diversity, equity, and inclusion $($DEI$)$ in its hiring and employment processes.

d$)$ It has an external focus, and a structure that favors flexibility and discretion, thus cutting

across normal bureaucratic lines to capture opportunities, solve problems, and get results.