The Alliance Between Nokia and Microsoft (Chapter 9 Strategic Focus)

question 18

Multiple Choice

The alliance between Nokia and Microsoft (Chapter 9 Strategic Focus) calls for Nokia to transition its smartphone portfolio to Microsoft's Windows phone platform. This is an example of using an alliance in a ____________ to speed up development of new products and services.

• A) slow-cycle market
• B) medium-cycle market
• C) standard-cycle market
• D) fast-cycle market

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