A Strategic Alliance

question 79

Multiple Choice

A strategic alliance

• A) is a collaborative arrangement where companies join forces to defeat mutual competitive rivals.
• B) involves two or more companies joining forces to pursue vertical integration.
• C) is a formal agreement between two or more companies in which there is strategically relevant collaboration of some sort, joint contribution of resources, shared risk, shared control, and mutual dependence.
• D) is a partnership between two companies that is typically intended to eliminate the need to engage in outsourcing.
• E) is usually a cheaper and more effective way for companies to join forces than is merger.

Analyze contract modifications and the requirement of additional consideration for enforceability.

Identifying enforceable promises without consideration under specific statutory exceptions.

Understand the principles governing charitable subscriptions and settlement of disputed claims.

Understand the concept of consideration in contract law, including its requirements and significance.

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Definitions:

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