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

question 2

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.

---

Definitions:

Differential Revenue

The difference in revenue between two alternative decisions or courses of action.

Course of Action

A plan or strategy that an organization or individual intends to follow to achieve a specific goal.

Alternative

An option or choice that serves as a substitute to a decision or course of action.

Intermediate Product

Goods that are produced and used as inputs in the production of other goods, rather than being sold directly to consumers.