One of the Primary Reasons for Failure of Cross-Border Strategic

question 45

Multiple Choice

One of the primary reasons for failure of cross-border strategic alliances is:

• A) the incompatibility of the partners.
• B) conflict between legal and business systems.
• C) security concerns and terrorism.
• D) high debt financing.

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Definitions:

Demand Pattern

The trend or tendency of buyers purchasing certain quantities of a product at various times.

Overstock

Occurs when a company holds more inventory than it can sell, potentially leading to high holding costs and reduced profitability.

Product Availability

The extent to which a product can readily be found in the market and is accessible to customers.

Tailored Postponement

A supply chain strategy where the manufacturing process is initiated but the final configuration of the product is delayed until the last possible moment to better meet customer demand.