The Partners in ________ Systems Are United in Operational Ways

question 57

Multiple Choice

The partners in ________ systems are united in operational ways, but neither demonstrates structural commitment through legal means or adaptation.

• A) mutually adaptive
• B) collaborative
• C) basic buying and selling
• D) customer supply
• E) cooperative

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