For Firms in a Vertical Complementary Alliance (Such as Between

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True/False

For firms in a vertical complementary alliance (such as between Toyota and its suppliers), it is more difficult to identify the strategic center firm than in a horizontal complementary alliance (e.g., airline alliances).

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Market Value

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Final Products

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Value Added Approach

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