Das and Kumar in their paper propose that;

a$.$ There is a cultural framework that is needed for understanding how alliance partners interpret alliance functioning and how these interpretations shape their subsequent behavior

b$.$ There is a cultural framework that is needed for understanding how alliance partners need to negotiate alliance functioning and how these interpretations shape their subsequent behavior

c$.$ In their paper they analyse the impact of national culture on the dynamics of cross national strategic alliances.

d$.$ A$)$ and C$)$ are correct

e$.$ A$),$ B$),$ C$)$ are correct.