Horizontal Alliances Can Create Value in All of the Following

question 185

Multiple Choice

Horizontal alliances can create value in all of the following ways except ________.

• A) they can reduce risk
• B) they can help partners achieve greater efficiency
• C) they can help reduce costs associated with defects and warranty work
• D) they can help firms overcome political obstacles

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from someone in authority, often studied in psychology as a behavior.

Conformity

The practice of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, policies, or expectations of a group or society.

Compliance

The act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding, often to a set of rules, standards, or demands.

Resistance

The act of opposing or struggling against something that is perceived as a challenge or a threat.