Which of the Following Statements About Strategic Alliances Is Most

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about strategic alliances is most accurate?

• A) Strategic alliances are not associated with any form of relationship management.
• B) Strategic alliances are not as commonplace today as they were two decades ago.
• C) A company that is interested in maintaining,but not improving,its product and service quality is most likely to enter a strategic alliance.
• D) A strategic alliance is sometimes called a strategic partnership.

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