It Is Likely That Over the Next Century ______

It is likely that over the next century ______ .

A) family businesses will decrease in number as they are bought out by multinational corporations.
B) succession planning for family businesses will be much less of a challenge.
C) family businesses will find it harder to be successful in the competitive environment.
D) family businesses will continue to play a great role in world economies.
E) family businesses will resolve most of their current disadvantages.