The Use of Strategic Alliances

question 101

Multiple Choice

The use of strategic alliances:

• A) is unlikely to yield success if partnering firms are headquartered in the same country.
• B) may be too restrictive to facilitate entry into new markets.
• C) usually increases the investment necessary to introduce new products.
• D) is more frequent than other types of cooperative strategies.

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