Strategic Alliances Include Which of the Following Possibilities

question 23

Multiple Choice

Strategic alliances include which of the following possibilities?

• A) The development of preferred supplier relationships guarantee a smooth and timely flow of quality materials among alliance partners.
• B) Firms joining together for sales and distribution of products or services
• C) A firm contracting to purchase important services from another organisation
• D) All of the options listed
• E) None of the options listed

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Definitions:

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