Question 1

Energy that is created for work in a changing system, so that the system can endure and grow, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  negative entropy. 
B)  entropy. 
C)  equifinality. 
D)  equivocality. 
A)  negative entropy. 
B)  entropy. 
C)  equifinality. 
D)  equivocality.

Question 2

Describe the impact of negative entropy on a system.

Accepted Answer

When an organization allows fo

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a closed system?

Accepted Answer

A)  outputs 
B)  equifinality 
C)  negative entropy 
D)  entropy 
A)  outputs 
B)  equifinality 
C)  negative entropy 
D)  entropy

Question 4

The products that are released to the public from an organization would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  input. 
B)  throughput. 
C)  output. 
D)  gestalt. 
A)  input. 
B)  throughput. 
C)  output. 
D)  gestalt.

Question 5

The idea that a system is more than just the sum of its parts is a term referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  holism. 
B)  interdependence. 
C)  equivocality. 
D)  equifinality. 
A)  holism. 
B)  interdependence. 
C)  equivocality. 
D)  equifinality.

Question 6

Closed systems tend to get run down because they are more prone to

Accepted Answer

A)  negative entropy. 
B)  entropy. 
C)  equifinality. 
D)  equivocality. 
A)  negative entropy. 
B)  entropy. 
C)  equifinality. 
D)  equivocality.

Energy that is created for work in a changing system, so that the system can endure and grow, is referred to as

Describe the impact of negative entropy on a system.