The Nature of the Environment in Which Today's Leaders Operate

The nature of the environment in which today's leaders operate so that the extent to which the current challenges facing strategic leaders can be assessed.
What best describes elements that make today's world different from previous eras?

A) Working patterns have changed with many individuals and organizations operating from factories which are incapable of communicating instantly with colleagues.
B) Production has moved back to simple automation with manual tasks Making work quicker, better, and cheaper by machines previously seen by a world of 'informating'.
C) The relationship between a customer and company has moved from a virtual environment to one based in physical exchange.
D) The influence of technology and rise to an acceptance of individualism where individuals focus on defending their own interests rather than considering the impact on their immediate neighbours.