Sheri Was Considering Forming a Strategic Alliance to Enter a New

question 104

Multiple Choice

Sheri was considering forming a strategic alliance to enter a new market. In order to be successful at doing so, Sheri recommended that before making a decision to move forward with the strategic alliance, her boss must first

• A)consider the other firm's area of expertise.
• B)be certain that he would remain the CEO of the combined firms.
• C)develop a worldwide network including the firm being considered for the alliance.
• D)ensure that the other firm uses authority in the same way as her boss does.
• E)find a decentralized organization with which to partner.

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