The Kind of Strategic Alliance in Which a Company Forms

question 82

Multiple Choice

The kind of strategic alliance in which a company forms a strong and close long-term relationship for mutual advantage with a key supplier or distributor is the

• A) joint venture.
• B) licensing agreement.
• C) value-chain partnership.
• D) mutual service consortia.
• E) holding company.

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