The distinction between short$-$ and long$-$term strategic communication is

A the first offers a timely response to a current situation, while the second creates a pattern for moving into the future

B $|$ the former is difficult to implement, while the latter is easily accomplished

C $|$ that short$-$term concentrates on upper management, while long$-$term applies to hourly employees

D $||$ actually nonexistent because they both concern the same goals