Perhaps the most important distinction between standardization and adaptation is that .

a)standardization helps the firm customize products according to customer preferences, while adaptation helps the firm save time

b)standardization helps the firm cut costs, while local adaptation helps the firm more precisely cater to local needs and requirements

c)standardization helps the firm cater to the needs of local customers, while adaptation helps the firm save costs through mass production

d)standardization helps the firm upgrade quality to suit the unique tastes of consumers, while adaptation emphasizes uniformity