With Regard to Strategic Alliances, Which of the Following Is

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Multiple Choice

With regard to strategic alliances, which of the following is true?

• A) They are declining in importance after an initially promising start.
• B) The satisfaction of the most influential party must be assured for it to work.
• C) A clear vision of the future of the venture must be held by at least one of the parties for it to be a success.
• D) Partner compatibility is guaranteed by financial agreements at the outset.
• E) They are also called joint ventures.

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