What Is a Benefit of Alliances and Joint Ventures Over

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is a benefit of alliances and joint ventures over mergers and acquisitions?

• A)Better organizational structure
• B)Scale savings
• C)Less vertical integration
• D)Less horizontal integration
• E)Lower likelihood of antitrust scrutiny

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