Which One of the Following Is Not a Strategically Beneficial

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a strategically beneficial reason a company may enter into strategic partnerships or cooperative arrangements with key suppliers,distributors,or makers of complementary products?

• A)To acquire or improve access to new markets
• B)To expedite the development of promising new technologies or products
• C)To enable greater vertical integration
• D)To improve supply chain efficiency
• E)To overcome deficiencies in technical and manufacturing expertise and to create desirable new skill sets and capabilities

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