Which of the Following Is NOT a Typical Reason That

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason that many outsourcing alliances prove unstable or break apart?

• A) Anticipated gains may fail to materialize due to an overly optimistic view of the synergies.
• B) Anticipated gains may fail to materialize due to a poor fit in terms of the combination of resources and capabilities.
• C) A partner can gain access to a company's proprietary knowledge base, technologies, or trade secrets.
• D) The partners may disagree over how to divide the profits gained from joint collaboration.
• E) There is a risk of becoming dependent on other companies.

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