Multiple Choice
An alliance becomes "strategic" as opposed to just a convenient business arrangement when it serves all of the following strategic purposes EXCEPT
A) builds, sustains, or enhances a core competence or competitive advantage.
B) blocks a competitive threat.
C) increases the bargaining power of alliance members over suppliers or buyers.
D) opens up important new market opportunities.
E) contracts out certain value chain activities that are normally performed in-house to outside vendors.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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