Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The management of technological innovation is usually required under circumstances with increased vagueness, uncertainty and risk, and companies are giving importance to it.
Reasons (R): Given that technological innovation is for many companies a primary way of competition in the twenty-first century, its management is an activity of vital importance.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: