Which of the following statements does NOT describe a characteristic of an organization's external environment?
A) It includes specific,identifiable organizations and factors of interest to the organization.
B) It is composed of general and task components.
C) The boundary between the organization and its environment is quite specific and clearly defined.
D) It contains some nonspecific dimensions and forces that can affect organization activities.
E) It includes everything outside of the organization that might potentially affect it.

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The statement "The boundary between the organization and its environment is quite specific and clearly defined" does not describe a characteristic of an organization's external environment. In reality, the boundary between the organization and its environment is often blurry and constantly changing, as organizations are impacted by a wide variety of internal and external factors that overlap and interact with one another. The other statements are all true characteristics of an organization's external environment.

Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe a Characteristic