When the Alliance's Tasks Are Characterized by Extensive Functional Interdependencies

Multiple Choice

When the alliance's tasks are characterized by extensive functional interdependencies

A) it is preferable to have a dominant partner that can assume the functional tasks.
B) it is preferable to merge both companies.
C) the development of clear operating rules is the only way to maintain boundaries between the functions.
D) the creation of a separate entity is the most effective way to manage the linkages between the various functions.