V.U.C.A. is an abbreviation for..
A. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity
B. Viscosity, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity
C. Volatility, uncertainty, competition and ambiguity
D. None of these options is correct

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Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity

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