In a complex adaptive system, the rules are constant, and adhering to them does all of the following EXCEPT
A. Allows individual parts to adapt to change in varied ways
B. Requires a planning meeting to account for all possible changes
C. Allows the system to spontaneously respond to changes in the environment
D. Allows individual parts to practice emergence
ANS: B
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