Question

a(n)______can hamper growth because the flow of information stays within the system and has no chance to interact with or build on knowledge from the outer environment.
modular structure
organic structure
learning organization
closed system
divisional structure

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Modular structure: Focuses on dividing into modules, not about information isolation from the environment. Eliminate.
• Organic structure: Flexible, adaptive, interacts with the environment. Opposite of the description. Eliminate.
• Learning organization: Emphasizes learning from internal and external sources, so it interacts with the environment. Eliminate.
• Closed system: Defined as a system with no interaction (like information flow) with the external environment. This matches the description of information staying within the system and not interacting with the outer environment.
• Divisional structure: Organizes by divisions (e.g., product, market), not about information isolation. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. closed system