Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Strategic Alliances

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of strategic alliances?

• A) They give competitors a low-cost route to new technology and markets.
• B) They do not facilitate entry into a foreign market.
• C) They do not allow for sharing of risks and fixed costs.
• D) They mandate that the companies do not share complementary competencies and assets.
• E) They cause problems when it comes to establishing technological standards for the industry.

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