Q1. Which one of the following best captures the central argument of the passage?
A. Commitment is generally superior to flexibility because meaningful achievements require sustained investment and specialization.
B. Preserving alternatives is rational whenever future conditions are uncertain, provided that decision-makers avoid irreversible investments.
C. The value of flexibility depends on whether preserving alternatives outweighs the costs of delayed learning, weakened capabilities and reduced coordination; effective decisions require an appropriate balance between optionality and commitment.
D. Decision-makers should avoid making permanent commitments until they have obtained sufficient information to eliminate uncertainty.