How Does Taking a Real-Options Perspective by Entering Strategic Alliances

question 34

Multiple Choice

How does taking a real-options perspective by entering strategic alliances help incumbent firms?

• A) It helps the incumbent firms gain the confidence of the partnering company by making credible commitments.
• B) It helps the incumbent firms reduce the value gap they create through their product and service offerings.
• C) It allows the incumbent firms to buy time and wait for the uncertainty surrounding the market and technology to fade.
• D) It reduces the incumbent firms' cost of acquisition by enabling them to make the entire investment decision in the beginning itself.

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