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:

Competitive Landscape

The analysis of how businesses compete within a particular sector, including strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and market positions.

Royalties

Payments from the licensee to the licenser consisting of a percentage of what is earned from selling such products and services.

Intellectual Infrastructure

Encompasses the knowledge resources, institutions, and networks that support the creation, dissemination, and utilization of information and innovation.

Technological Factor

Technological factor relates to the impact that advancements and innovations in technology have on a business's operations, strategies, and competitiveness in the marketplace.