The Achilles' Heel (Or Biggest Disadvantage/pitfall)of Relying Heavily on Alliances

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Multiple Choice

The Achilles' heel (or biggest disadvantage/pitfall) of relying heavily on alliances and cooperative strategies is

• A)that partners will not fully cooperate or share all they know, preferring instead to guard their most valuable information and protect their more valuable know-how.
• B)becoming dependent on other companies for essential expertise and capabilities.
• C)the added time and extra expenses associated with engaging in collaborative efforts.
• D)having to compromise the company's own priorities and strategies in reaching agreements with partners.
• E)the collaborative arrangements will not live up to expectations.

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