How is an open systems perspective important to the field of organizational behavior? Multiple Choice It isolates an organization's internal processes. It recognizes the stability of the external environment. It identifies organizational characteristics that "fit" some external environments better than others. It views organizations as very simple entities that are easily understood. It contrasts with the OB view that organizations are closed systems. Which of the following is a reason that the study of OB is important for students? Multiple Choice The topics OB studies relate to skills that are highly valued by employers. The study illustrates that organizations are actually very simply entities. OB is only for managers, and many students want management careers. As a new field of study, only recent graduates will have any knowledge of OB. It focuses on individual behavior in an era where teamwork is declining. refers to how well employees take the initiative to anticipate and introduce new work patterns that benefit the organization. Multiple Choice Proactive task performance Proficient task performance Adaptive task performance Organizational citizenship Role perceptions