Which of the Following Is NOT an Advantage of Strategic

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of strategic alliances, joint ventures, and cooperative agreements between domestic and foreign firms?

• A) competing on a more global scale while still preserving their independence
• B) gaining better access to scale economies in production and/or marketing
• C) filling competitively important gaps in their technical expertise and/or knowledge of local markets
• D) sharing distribution facilities and dealer networks, thus mutually strengthening their access to buyers
• E) creating permanent arrangements between the domestic and foreign firms

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Definitions:

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by pain during urination and discharge from the genitalia.

Chlamydia

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often presenting with few or no symptoms but can lead to serious reproductive issues if untreated.

Sperm Mature

Sperm maturation is the process by which spermatozoa develop and undergo changes to attain the capability of fertilizing an oocyte, often occurring in the epididymis for mammals.

Epididymis

Duct where sperm mature; empties into a vas deferens.