Alliances Are a Way to Develop New Capabilities That

question 36

Multiple Choice

Alliances are a way to develop new capabilities that

• A)are less permanent than an acquisition/merger.
• B)are cheaper than an acquisition or merger.
• C)will guarantee competitive advantage.
• D)a and b.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring approximately between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism but a lack of operational logic.

Decenter

In Piaget’s terminology, to think simultaneously about several aspects of a situation.

Piaget

Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist renowned for his work in child development and his theory of cognitive stages.

Situation

Refers to a set of circumstances or a scenario in which individuals find themselves, which can affect their actions and decisions.