Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Strategic Alliance

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a strategic alliance?

• A)It is a cooperative arrangement in which two or more firms combine their resources and capabilities to create new value.
• B)It is an arrangement where a firm purchases an input from another firm with no obligation to have a long-term relationship with the other firm.
• C)It is an unofficial arrangement in which two large firms cooperate unofficially to control production and prices within a certain market segment.
• D)It is a cooperative arrangement where a firm which is on the verge of shutting down sells all of its assets to another firm.

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Definitions:

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