Which of the Following Is Not a Typical Reason That

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a typical reason that many alliances do not live up to expectations?

• A)Inability of partners to work well together
• B)Emergence of more attractive technological paths
• C)Changing conditions make the purpose of the alliance obsolete
• D)Disagreement over how to divide the added market share and profits gained from joint collaboration
• E)Diverging objectives and priorities

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Definitions:

Incentive Theories

Incentive theories suggest that behavior is motivated by a desire for external rewards or incentives.

Drive Theories

Theories suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.

Social Motives

The psychological forces that drive individuals to interact, affiliate, or connect with others.

Evolutionary Perspective

A way of looking at human behavior and mental processes by examining them in terms of evolutionary principles or natural selection.