Which of the Following Is Not One of the Problems

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the problems and risks of cross-border strategic alliances,that is,between domestic and foreign firms?

• A)Overcoming language and cultural barriers,and the sometimes-extensive managerial time required for trust-building,communication,and coordination
• B)The trouble allies can have reaching mutually agreeable ways to deal with key issues
• C)Becoming overly dependent on another company for essential expertise and competitive capabilities
• D)Making it harder to pursue a multidomestic strategy as compared to a global strategy
• E)Suspicions about whether allies are being forthright in exchanging information and expertise

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Definitions:

Goal-Setting Theory

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Mechanisms

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Motivating

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