Capturing the Benefits of Strategic Alliances Is Not Easy,but Success

question 28

Multiple Choice

Capturing the benefits of strategic alliances is not easy,but success generally is a function of six factors,except when:

• A) being sensitive to cultural differences.
• B) managing the learning process and allowing for emerging circumstances.
• C) picking a good partner with good chemistry.
• D) recognizing that the alliance must benefit both sides.
• E) ensuring the division of work is directly apportioned to appropriate skill sets.

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Definitions:

Implicit Social Norm

Unwritten rules within a society or group that dictate acceptable behavior without directly stating them.

Enduring Mental Representation

Cognitive constructs that allow individuals to hold information in their mind over time, forming the basis of learning and cognition.

Sternberg's Triangular Model

A theory of love proposed by Robert Sternberg, which suggests that love has three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Intimacy

A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.