Which of the Following Is NOT a Strategically Beneficial Reason

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strategically beneficial reason why a company may enter into strategic partnerships or cooperative arrangements with key suppliers,distributors,or makers of complementary products?

• A) To improve access to new markets
• B) To expedite the development of promising new technologies or products
• C) To enable greater opportunities for employee advancement
• D) To improve supply chain efficiency
• E) To overcome disadvantages of small production volumes that limit scale economies and low production costs

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