Which of the Following Is Not a Typical Reason That

question 40

Multiple Choice

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

• A) diverging objectives and priorities
• B) an inability to work well together
• C) the emergence of more attractive technological paths
• D) disagreement over how to divide the profits gained from joint collaboration
• E) changing conditions that make the purpose of the alliance obsolete

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