Scenario - the Everline Corporation

Scenario - The Everline Corporation
The Everline Corporation is a multinational business that provides state-of-the-art digital communication capabilities to its global customers.Originally operating as a U.S.domestic business based in Duluth,Minnesota,Everline quickly seized on the opportunity provided by international expansion.Within two years,the corporation had expanded into fourteen foreign nations found throughout the Middle East,Europe,Asia,and South America.
Everline understands the vital importance of offering effective and affordable communication products to its customers.It realizes the value consumers place on being able to communicate with businesses without delays or hassles.The corporation recognizes its customers need to quickly and efficiently communicate with others in the global marketplace of today.
Fueled by its staff of innovative and highly skilled communication engineers,the future for Everline looks more and more promising.Communication needs around the globe continue to grow and this business stands ready to fill the demand.With net profits expected to reach one billion dollars in the next year,this company is decidedly reaping the rewards of its hard work.
-The mangers of the Everline Corporation attribute their company's continued profitability to the idea that globalization and information technology are closely related to one another.They acknowledge that the information technology revolution has occurred almost instantaneously.Which one of the following would not be considered a benefit derived from this so-called revolution?

A) Societal hierarchies have grown in number to better accommodate information technology changes.
B) A more free flow of capital across national boundaries has occurred.
C) Operating costs have decreased for many businesses.
D) The production of goods and services has become globalized.
E) The costs of communication are reduced.