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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