In the context of maintaining flexibility while planning, unlike traditional planning, options-based planning:
A) involves committing people and resources to a particular course of action.
B) involves making large investments in many alternative plans over a long period of time.
C) reduces flexibility.
D) involves maintaining slack resources.

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Options-based planning involves maintaining slack resources, such as extra employees or unused equipment, which can be reallocated as needed to pursue different options. This maintains flexibility and allows for adaptation to changing circumstances, as opposed to committing resources to a rigid plan.

In the Context of Maintaining Flexibility While Planning, Unlike Traditional