Which of the Following Is a Competitive Aspect of Strategic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a competitive aspect of strategic alliances?

• A)sharing resources to limit investment risk when entering new markets or uncertain technological fields
• B)lowering exit barriers in mature industries, therefore, assisting short-term corporate restructurings
• C)accelerating diffusion of industry standards and new technologies to create barriers to entry
• D)creating a critical mass to develop new technologies to protect domestic, strategic industries

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Definitions:

Omni-Channel Retail

A multi-channel approach to sales that seeks to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience, whether they are shopping online from a mobile device, a laptop, or in a brick-and-mortar store.

Channel Conflicts

Disagreements or disputes among marketing channel members about the distribution of profits or the roles and responsibilities of each member.

Electronic Data Interchanges

The computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners.

Mobile Payment Service

A technology that allows consumers to make payments using their mobile devices instead of traditional methods like cash or credit cards.