Two Carmakers Have Developed a Strange but Successful Partnership

question 4

Multiple Choice

Two carmakers have developed a strange but successful partnership.Ford,a U.S.automaker,and Mazda,an Asian carmaker,have collaborated on several models,including the Explorer,the Probe,and the Mazda 323,and the MX-6.The U.S.automaker has supplied Mazda with help in marketing,finance,and styling.In return,Mazda has provided manufacturing and product development expertise with Ford.Both companies have worked together toward a common goal and both have benefited as a result of their:

• A)international savvy.
• B)international competitive expertise.
• C)strategic alliance.
• D)knowledge of global competition.

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