Which of the Following Collaborative Arrangements Is Usually Considered to Be

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following collaborative arrangements is usually considered to be the most complex and expensive?

• A) Strategic alliance
• B) Joint venture
• C) Licensing
• D) Outsourcing

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that explains how individuals decide to behave in ways that they believe will lead them to desired outcomes based on expectations of future events.

Goal Orientation

A mindset that focuses on achieving specific outcomes or benchmarks as a means to promote success or accomplishment.

Proximal Goals

Short-term objectives set to be achieved in the near future that help to achieve a long-term goal.

Distal Goals

Long-term objectives or targets that are often more abstract and distant in the future, requiring a series of proximal (short-term) goals to achieve.