The DeBeers Diamond Cartel Uses Trust to Manage Its Linkages

question 78

Multiple Choice

The DeBeers diamond cartel uses trust to manage its linkages with suppliers and customers. This interorganizational linkage is called ________.

• A) merger
• B) co-optation
• C) reputation
• D) strategic alliance

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering research in developmental psychology, particularly his theory of cognitive development in children.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 7-11) where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete, tangible objects and events.

Sausage

A type of meat product usually made from ground meat, often pork, beef, or poultry, along with salt, spices, and other flavorings, encased in a skin.

Development Stage

A distinct phase in an individual or group's growth or development process, characterized by specific milestones or achievements.