Which of the Following Would Not Be Classed as a Strategic

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be classed as a strategic alliance?

• A)Company A buys company B.
• B)Company A enters into a research consortium with company B.
• C)Company A enters into a close arrangement with its unique supplier,company B.
• D)Company A engages in a joint venture with company B.
• E)Company A enters into a close arrangement with the union representing its workers.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A technique for assigning human participants or animal subjects to different groups in an experiment using randomization, which ensures that each participant or subject has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Experimental Group

In research, the group of participants exposed to the variable or condition being tested to observe its effects.

Random Assignment

A method in experimental design where participants are allocated to different groups or conditions by chance, minimizing biases.

Blind Observations

An experimental technique where the observers or experimenters do not know the specific conditions being applied to the subjects, to reduce bias.