Which One of the Following Is Not a Strategically Beneficial

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a strategically beneficial reason a company may enter into strategic partnerships or cooperative arrangements with key suppliers,distributors,or makers of complementary products?

• A) to acquire or improve access to new markets
• B) to expedite the development of promising new technologies or products
• C) to enable greater vertical integration
• D) to improve supply chain efficiency
• E) to overcome deficiencies in technical and manufacturing expertise and to create desirable new skill sets and capabilities

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Definitions:

High Modernity

A concept referring to the stage of social development marked by a strong faith in progress, science and technology, and the rational organization of society.

Globalization

The process of increasing interconnectivity and interdependence among countries worldwide through trade, investment, technology, culture, and politics.

Risk

The potential for losing something of value, which can be physical, financial, or psychological, due to uncertainties in a given situation.

Orientalism

A critical concept that describes the West's often patronizing perception and depiction of Eastern societies, cultures, and peoples, as fundamentally opposed to and lesser than Western norms and values.