Companies May Have Several Reasons for Creating Joint Ventures

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Multiple Choice

Companies may have several reasons for creating joint ventures. Which of the following statements is one reason why firms may decide to form a joint venture?

• A) They may wish to contract manufacture with each other.
• B) They will save time to market if they pool their technological know-how.
• C) These arrangements are always less risky than strategic alliances.
• D) These arrangements avoid the temptation to tap into marketing and management expertise of the parent companies.

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