Which of the Following Is NOT a Typical Reason That

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason that many outsourcing alliances prove unstable or break apart?

A) Anticipated gains may fail to materialize due to an overly optimistic view of the synergies.
B) Anticipated gains may fail to materialize due to a poor fit in terms of the combination of resources and capabilities.
C) A partner can gain access to a company's proprietary knowledge base, technologies, or trade secrets.
D) The partners may disagree over how to divide the profits gained from joint collaboration.
E) There is a risk of becoming dependent on other companies.